When the peptide (AEFFLAMEP) forms an α-helix, which amino acid residue would be closest to being in the same position on the same face of the helix as is the initial alanine residue?
A) F(3)
B) A(6)
C) E(8)
D) P(9)
E) L(5)

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The side chains of amino acids that are four residues apart in the primary structure of a protein are positioned close together on the same face of an α-helix.

When the Peptide (AEFFLAMEP) Forms an α-Helix, Which Amino Acid