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Delve into the fascinating world of proteins and their intricate structures, folding, and design. This comprehensive guide explores the conformational preferences of nuclei-acetate and nuclei-amino acid interactions, providing in-depth insights into the behavior of amino acids and their role in protein function.

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Biochemistry

Amino Acids And Proteins




Compiled By Simon Mwangi
Edition: 2024/25

, Science | Biochemistry I of X pages
1. What groups are on the basic structure of an amino acid?
Amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen and R which surround an alpha carbon

2. What configuration is prominent in proteins and peptides, trans or cis?
Trans, so they dont interfere with eachother

3. How many different amino acids are there in proteins?
20

4. What is the main carbon in an amino acid called?
Alpha carbon

5. What is the most simple amino acid?
Glycine

6. What is the r group in glycine?
Hydrogen

7. Symbol for glycine
Gly, G

8. What is the R in asparagine?
CH2 and CONH2

9. Symbol for asparagine
Asn, N

10. What is the R group in glutamic acid?
CH2, CH2 and COOH

11. Symbol for glutamic acid
Glu, E

12. What is the R group in Tyrosine?
CH2, phenyl group, OH

13. Symbol for tyrosine
Tyr, Y

14. How to tell L from D amino acids?
Read clockwise, if CO->R->N then it is L

15. What does it mean that amino acids are amphoteric?
They have both acid and basic group

16. What does pKa tell you?
Strength of an acid


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