Multiple Choice
Alpha helices are stabilized primarily by:
A) hydrogen bonds between the main chain peptide bond component atoms.
B) electrostatic interactions between R-groups.
C) hydrophobic interactions between the α-carbons of the main chain.
D) hydrogen bonding between the R-groups.
E) hydrophobic interactions between R-groups and the solvent water.
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