OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Amino acids all have the same general morphology except for the:
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Amino Group
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Carboxyl Group
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‘R’ Group
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Carbonyl Group
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -All amino acids have the same basic structure. Each molecule has a central carbon atom linked together with a basic amino group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydrogen atom and an R-group, or side-chain group. The R-group is what sets the amino acids apart. The R-group determines each amino acid’s chemical nature.
Detailed explanation-2: -An R-Group is a side chain attached to the -carbon of all amino acids. It decides the chemical versatility of the amino acid. For example, some R-Groups carry a charge, creating a polar molecule. Some R-groups are hydrophobic or hydrophillic.
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