Proteins that span biological membranes often contain alpha helices. Given that the insides of membranes are highly hydrophobic, which amino acids are most common in such a helix? Why is an alpha helix particularly suitable for an existence in the hydrophobic environment found in the interior of a membrane?

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Hydrophobic amino acids like alanine valine leucine isoleucine will be more com... View the full answer