Which of the following is true about the amino acid A? Click all that apply. Is considered hydrophobic Charge of-1 at pH-7.0 contains a acidic side chain side chain can form H-bonds Charge of O at pH = 7.0

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Which of the following is true about the amino acid A?
Click all that apply.
Ois considered hydrophobic
Charge of-1 at pH=7.0
contains a acidic side chain
O side chain can form H-bonds
Charge of O at pH= 7.0
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is true about the amino acid A? Click all that apply. Ois considered hydrophobic Charge of-1 at pH=7.0 contains a acidic side chain O side chain can form H-bonds Charge of O at pH= 7.0
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Alanine is hydrophobic molecule. It is α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is a non-essential amino acid and glucogenic amino acid. It contains amino group and carboxy group and both are attached to the central carbon atom which carries a methyl  group side chain.

Alanine is a source of energy for Central Nervous System, it strengthens the immune system and breakdown tryptophan and vitamin B6. It also helps to treat diabetes.

It can be synthesized from pyruvate and branched chain amino acids like valine, leucine and isoleucine.

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