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How many repeating structures does Keratin has:

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5
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6
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7
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8
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Solution

The correct option is A 7
Alpha keratin consists of heptad repeats(imperfect repeats of 7 amino acids).
This facilitate bonding between the two or more helices.
* So, it has 7 repeats.

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