Question

Where would the leucine side chain most likely be found in a protein dissolved in water? in the interior of the protein in contact with polar side chains on either the interior or the exterior of the protein in the interior of the protein in contact with water on the exterior of the protein in the interior of the protein in contact with nonpolar side chains?

Answer 1

Answer;

- In the interior of the protein in contact with non-polar side chains

Explanation;

-Amino acids are generally soluble in water and insoluble in non-polar organic solvents such as hydrocarbons. In water, the ionic attractions between the ions in the solid amino acid are replaced by strong attractions between polar water molecules and the zwitterions

-Leucine is a vital amino acid for the protein synthesis and various metabolic functions. It is an essential amino acid, which helps in regulating the blood-sugar levels, promotes the growth and the recovery of muscle and bone tissues, and also the production of the growth hormone.