Write down four important characteristics of amino acids which the protein chemist must keep in mind when working with proteins.
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Write down four important characteristics of amino acids which the protein chemist must keep in mind when working with proteins.
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- Explain briefly why the ionizable properties of amino acids are so crucial in the structure and function of proteins.Explain in detail how protein differes from lipid , carbohydrate and nucid acid Also provide referencesName four major groups of amino acids, categorizedby the properties of their R groups. Explain how thechemical properties of each group affect protein shape.
- Explain the importance of knowing the conformation/structure of proteins.Discuss and identify the four levels of protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary,and quaternary). Explain how the structure of a protein affects its properties and howdenaturation changes the structure.Describe the basic structure of an amino acid and the formation ofa peptide bond.
