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Interpretation:
Category of amino acids (nonpolar or acidic, basic, or neutral polar) that is able to associate with each of the
Concept Introduction:
Amino acids are the molecules containing an
Nonpolar amino acids contain same number of carboxyl and amino groups and thus are neutral. The R group in nonpolar amino acids is hydrophobic.
Neutral polar amino acids have a functional group that is hydrophilic and is able to make hydrogen bonding with water. R group can be
Acidic amino acid contains a side chain having a carboxylate group and they can donate proton.
Basic amino acid contains a side chain that is basic at neutral pH.
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