Chapter 10, Problem 10.23PP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference in the shape of an alpha helix and a $\text{β-}$ pleated sheet.

Introduction:

The structure of alpha helix is coiled in which the protein backbone adopts the form of coiled spring. The structure of beta pleated sheet is an extended structure in which segments of the protein aligns to form zig-zag like structure that is very similar to a folded paper fan.