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Silk fibroin owes its strength and flexibility mainly to repetitive sequences rich in

A. Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala
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B. Pro-Hyp-Gly
C. Ala-Lys-Thr-Arg
D. Glu-Asp-Val-Phe

📝 Explanation

These repetitive sequences allow close packing of antiparallel β-sheets.

📖 Additional Information

  • Gly-Ser-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ala
  • Pro-Hyp-Gly
  • Ala-Lys-Thr-Arg
  • Glu-Asp-Val-Phe

These repetitive sequences allow close packing of antiparallel β-sheets.

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