alpha helix

al·pha he·lix

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh hee-liks]
- /ˈæl fə ˈhi lɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh hee-liks]
- /ˈæl fə ˈhi lɪks/

Definitions of alpha helix words

noun alpha helix a helical conformation of a polypeptide chain, found abundantly in the structure of proteins 3
noun alpha helix the rodlike spatial configuration of many protein molecules in which the polypeptide backbone is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between amino acids in successive helical turns. 1
noun alpha helix A secondary structure found in many proteins, where the amino acids are arranged in a coil, or helix, with almost no free space on the inside and all side chains being pointed towards the outside. 0

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Origin of alpha helix

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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alpha helix popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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