In examining several amino acids, you want to identify the feature or features that differentiate one amino acid from another. W

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MatroZZZ [7]

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In examining several amino acids, you want to identify the feature or features that differentiate one amino acid from another. W

hat part of the amino acid should you focus on?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Firlakuza [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-25T23:12:44+03:00

Firlakuza [10]3 years ago

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On Plato the answer is

E.The Side Chains

Paraphin [41] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-26T00:24:33+03:00

Explanation

In examining several amino acids, the amino acid group will remain same the difference will be generated by the 'R' group attached to the chain.

'R' group can be :

Single long chain of carbons with saturated carbon-carbon bond.
Single long chain with unsaturated carbon-carbon bond Including aromatic carbon rings.
Branched chain with saturated carbon-carbon bond
Branched chain with unsaturated carbon-carbon bond.
Presence of any other atoms like : sulfur, oxygen, phosphorus etc.

For example: alanine and methionine are different amino acids. since the amino acid part is same but the only difference in them is in alanine $CH_3$ group is present as a 'R' group whereas in methionine long unbranched carbon chain with sulfur atom is present as a'R' group.