Proline is referred to as the "helix breaker" because

A) its only found in the L form, which is incompatible with helical protein structure.
B) it lacks the hydrogen atom needed for hydrogen bonding.
C) it lacks a charged functional groups for ionic bonding.
D) it is hydrophobic.
E) it has a polar functional group.


Answer: B

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