What is the consequence of placing a proline side chain within an alpha helix?

A) Proline disrupts the structure of an alpha helix, causing it to kink.
B) Proline stabilized the folded alpha helical structure, causing it to kink.
C) Proline isomerizes to the trans form and the alpha helix is undisturbed


Ans: A) Proline disrupts the structure of an alpha helix, causing it to kink

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