Biochemistry Question

[amaghsou]

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Hey guys,

I had a question about alpha helices and wanted to know if anyone knew an answer?

Which has an alpha helix in their structure: Starch or Glycogen. Also why does it (starch or glycogen) form an alpha helix?

Thank you!

 

[TLV-TUS]

usually Alpha helices are discussed in more traditional way when talking about proteins. Starch has some sort of helical structure which is the reason for starch forming granules.

 

[WolfsBane]

Alpha helices are by proteins not glycogen or starch