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Which category of amino acids have side chains that are mostly hydrocarbons, making them hydrophobic?
Which category of amino acids have side chains that are mostly hydrocarbons, making them hydrophobic?
- Essential Amino Acids
- Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) Amino Acids (correct)
- Polar (Hydrophilic) Amino Acids
- Electrically Charged (Ionizable) Amino Acids
Which amino acids have side chains that contain polar functional groups, making them hydrophilic?
Which amino acids have side chains that contain polar functional groups, making them hydrophilic?
- Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) Amino Acids
- Polar (Hydrophilic) Amino Acids (correct)
- Essential Amino Acids
- Electrically Charged (Ionizable) Amino Acids
Which amino acids have side chains that can ionize, carrying either a positive charge (basic) or a negative charge (acidic)?
Which amino acids have side chains that can ionize, carrying either a positive charge (basic) or a negative charge (acidic)?
- Polar (Hydrophilic) Amino Acids
- Essential Amino Acids
- Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) Amino Acids
- Electrically Charged (Ionizable) Amino Acids (correct)
Which amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?
Which amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet?
How many amino acids out of the 20 found in proteins cannot be synthesized by the body?
How many amino acids out of the 20 found in proteins cannot be synthesized by the body?
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Nonpolar Amino Acids
Nonpolar Amino Acids
These amino acids have side chains that are mainly composed of hydrocarbons, making them repel water (hydrophobic).
Polar Amino Acids
Polar Amino Acids
These amino acids possess side chains containing polar functional groups, allowing them to interact with water (hydrophilic).
Electrically Charged Amino Acids
Electrically Charged Amino Acids
These amino acids have side chains that can gain or lose a proton, giving them a positive (basic) or negative (acidic) charge.
Essential Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
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How many essential amino acids are there?
How many essential amino acids are there?
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