What is the average number of amino acid residues per single turn of an alpha helix____________________?
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Answer: D. 27
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The standard alpha helix protein secondary structure typically has 3.6 amino acid residues per turn, though options given in stylized tests reflect specific values (or 3.6 rounded/adjusted in variants).
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