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Which of the following is NOT considered as a MOTIF?

A) Coiled coil
B) β-turn
C) Helix-loop-helix
D) Zinc finger

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Final answer:

A motif refers to a recurring pattern or structural element in a protein or nucleic acid. Among the options given, all except Zinc finger are considered motifs.

Step-by-step explanation:

A motif refers to a recurring pattern or structural element in a protein or nucleic acid. Among the options given, all except D) Zinc finger are considered motifs. A zinc finger is a protein domain that contains a zinc atom coordinated by cysteine and histidine residues, and it is not considered a motif.

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