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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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An investigator is studying the structure of the amino-terminal of the Huntingtin protein using x-ray crystallography. The terminal region is determined to have an α-helix conformation. Which of the following forces is most likely responsible for maintaining this conformation?
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Hydrogen bonds