Biochemistry
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Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
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Chapter 2, Problem 8P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The number of polypeptides containing 50 amino acids needs to be determined using 20 common amino acids.
Concept introduction:
Amino acids are organic compounds containing amino as well as
Here, R group is different for different amino acids. This group can be acidic, basic or neutral.
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