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Name two amino acids with a hydroxyl group in their side chain.
Name two amino acids with a hydroxyl group in their side chain.
Serine, threonine
Which amino acids have sulfur in their side chain?
Which amino acids have sulfur in their side chain?
Cysteine, methionine
Which amino acids have a benzene ring in their side chain?
Which amino acids have a benzene ring in their side chain?
Phenylalanine, tyrosine
Name an amino acid with a side chain ring that possesses at least one atom other than carbon.
Name an amino acid with a side chain ring that possesses at least one atom other than carbon.
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What are the key elements found in amino acids?
What are the key elements found in amino acids?
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Identify an amino acid with an amide group in its side chain.
Identify an amino acid with an amide group in its side chain.
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Why is classification of amino acids important?
Why is classification of amino acids important?
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How many amino acids appear in the genetic code?
How many amino acids appear in the genetic code?
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What are the basic components of an amino acid?
What are the basic components of an amino acid?
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What are the ways in which amino acids can be classified?
What are the ways in which amino acids can be classified?
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Study Notes
Amino Acids with Specific Side Chains
- Serine and Threonine contain a hydroxyl (-OH) group in their side chains.
- Cysteine and Methionine are amino acids that have sulfur in their side chains.
- Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, and Tryptophan feature a benzene ring in their side chains.
- Proline is an example of an amino acid with a side chain ring that possesses nitrogen, an atom other than carbon.
Key Elements in Amino Acids
- Amino acids primarily consist of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and sometimes sulfur (S).
Amino Acids with Functional Groups
- Asparagine and Glutamine have an amide group (-CONH2) in their side chains.
Importance of Classification
- Classification of amino acids is crucial for understanding protein structure and function, biochemical pathways, and metabolic processes.
Genetic Code and Amino Acids
- There are 20 standard amino acids that appear in the genetic code.
Basic Components of Amino Acids
- Each amino acid has a central carbon atom, an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a unique side chain (R group).
Classification Methods
- Amino acids can be classified based on properties such as polarity (polar, non-polar), charge (charged, uncharged), and structure (aromatic, aliphatic).
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Description
Learn about the classification and properties of amino acids, which are organic compounds containing amine, carboxyl, and side chain groups. Understand the basic structure and the need for classifying amino acids.
