Which of the following best describes a motif?
A) a repetitive supersecondary structure
B) a common nonrepetitive irregularity found in antiparallel b-sheets
C) a protein conformation with biological activity
D) a group of atoms other than an amino acid

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A motif is a repetitive supersecondary structure, which is a specific combination of secondary structure elements, such as alpha-helices and beta-sheets, that form a recognizable pattern within a protein.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Motif