Protein Secondary Structure and Amino Acid Properties
A protein functioning in an aqueous environment contains a region with alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic amino acids. Which of the following secondary structures is this region most likely to form?
A
Transmembrane domain spanning the lipid bilayer
B
Random coil with no defined orientation
C
α-helix with hydrophobic residues forming a central core
D
β-pleated sheet with hydrophilic residues facing the solvent
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