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Multiple Choice
What is the approximate length of a β-strand containing 27 amino acids?
A
94.5 Å
B
189 Å
C
75.4 Å
D
40.5 Å
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Understand that a β-strand is a type of secondary structure in proteins, characterized by a stretched-out, zigzag arrangement of amino acids.
Recall that the length of a β-strand can be estimated by knowing the average distance between consecutive amino acids in the strand. This distance is approximately 3.5 Å per amino acid.
Calculate the total length of the β-strand by multiplying the number of amino acids (27) by the average distance between them (3.5 Å).
Perform the multiplication: 27 amino acids * 3.5 Å/amino acid to find the approximate length of the β-strand.
Compare the calculated length with the given options to determine which one is closest to your calculated value.