BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

AMINO ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hydrophilic amino acid side chains are attracted by
A
H20 molecules
B
K molecules
C
Na molecules
D
Cl molecules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydrophilic amino acids include serine and threonine which have hydroxyl groups that can form hydrogen bonds with water. Many other polar amino acids are also hydrophilic such as cysteine, asparagine, and glutamine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrophilic means “water loving, ” and hydrophilic molecules are receptive to water and are likewise in the polar group of molecules. Hydrophilic molecules can bind with water, and thus they make up substances that can dissolve in water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solubility. Amino acids are generally soluble in water and insoluble in non-polar organic solvents such as hydrocarbons.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hydrophilic amino acids interact more strongly with water (which is polar) than do the hydrophobic amino acids. The interactions of the amino acids within the aqueous environment result in a specific protein shape.

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