What structural element that is inserted into the major groove of DNA, where it recognizes specific DNA base pair sequences lining the groove, appears to be common to many DNA-binding motifs?

a) a ?-pleated sheet
b) an ?-helix
c) a double helix
d) a random coil


Ans: b) an ?-helix

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