bab Motif

Two beta strands are connected by a long region containing a helix

These beta strands form parallel beta-sheets

The loop regions connecting sheet and helix can have different length

The helix axis is generally parallel to beta-sheets

Three secondary structures are stabilized by hydrophobic interactions


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#Id: 1967

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

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#Id: 1968

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Survivorship (lx) is calculated by dividing the number of individuals in an age class by the number in the original cohort;

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#Id: 1969

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The mortality rate (qx) within each age class is estimated by the variable

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#Id: 1970

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

This mortality rate allows us to determine whether mortality increases with age, decreases with age, or is independent of age

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#Id: 1971

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The number alive during an age class can be estimated by the relationship:

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#Id: 1972

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Life expectancy - The average number of additional age classes an individual can expect to live at each age.