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9 Cards in this Set
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What qualities of side chains can be compared to classify amino acids? |
Their charge, H-bonding ability, and their acidity/basicity |
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What are the two initial categories of amino acids? |
Non-polar (hydrophobic) and polar (hydrophilic) |
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Amino acids with an alkyl side chain are ______. |
Non-polar |
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Amino acids with an aromatic side chain are ______. |
Non-polar |
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Amino acids with a neutral side chain are ______. |
Polar |
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Amino acids with a basic side chain are ______. |
Polar |
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Amino acids with an acidic side chain are ______. |
Polar |
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Neutral side chains generally contain ________. |
O- or S- atoms |
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Basic side chains generally contain ______. |
N- atoms |
