5 Questions
Which category of amino acids have side chains that are mostly hydrocarbons, making them hydrophobic?
Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) Amino Acids
Which amino acids have side chains that contain polar functional groups, making them hydrophilic?
Polar (Hydrophilic) Amino Acids
Which amino acids have side chains that can ionize, carrying either a positive charge (basic) or a negative charge (acidic)?
Electrically Charged (Ionizable) Amino Acids
Which amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?
Essential Amino Acids
How many amino acids out of the 20 found in proteins cannot be synthesized by the body?
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Test your knowledge of the chemical classification of amino acids based on the properties of their side chains. Learn about nonpolar (hydrophobic), polar, and charged amino acids, and how they contribute to the structure and function of proteins.
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