11 Questions
Which classification of amino acids includes Leucine and Proline?
Non-Polar
Which group of amino acids can only be obtained from food?
Essential
Which property describes amino acids that are zwitterions?
Positive charge on one atom, negative on another
Which amino acid is both Non-Polar and Essential?
Valine
Which amino acid can easily be dimerized by mild oxidizing agents?
Cysteine
Which amino acid is negatively charged at neutral pH due to its carboxyl group losing a proton?
Aspartic acid
What is the primary structure of a protein related to?
Order of amino acids in the protein chain
Which amino acid has a basic side chain and can be found in protonated or un-protonated forms in proteins?
Arginine
Which type of structure involves interactions between adjacent amino acids such as hydrogen bonds?
Secondary (2°) structure
What type of bonds are formed between nonpolar amino acids to cluster them away from water?
Disulfide bridges
Which interaction is crucial for the quaternary structure of proteins involving more than one polypeptide chain?
Hydrophobic interactions
Test your knowledge on the classification of amino acids including non-polar, polar but neutral, acidic, and basic types. Identify amino acids belonging to each category.
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