What is/are the primary stabilizer(s) of a-helices? O Hydrophobic interactions between R groups and the solvent water. Hydrogen bonds between the main-chain peptide bond component atoms. O Hydrogen bonding between the R groups. O Hydrophobic interactions between the a-carbons of the main chain.

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What is/are the primary stabilizer(s) of a-helices?
O Hydrophobic interactions between R groups and the solvent water.
Hydrogen bonds between the main-chain peptide bond component atoms.
O Hydrogen bonding between the R groups.
Hydrophobic interactions between the a-carbons of the main chain.
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