Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The condensed structure of a phenylalanine residue in a large protein is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The chemical compounds in which carbon is bonded with the acidic and basic group along with hydrocarbon side chain are known as amino acids. The amino acids are classified into acidic, basic, polar, non-polar, essential, and non-essential categories. The three-word abbreviation or one-word abbreviation is used for amino acids. The proteins are formed by peptide linkage between amino acids.
(b)
Interpretation:
The condensed structure of a serine residue in an enzyme is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The chemical compounds in which carbon is bonded with the acidic and basic group along with hydrocarbon side chain are known as amino acids. The amino acids are classified into acidic, basic, polar, non-polar, essential, and non-essential categories. The three-word abbreviation or one-word abbreviation is used for amino acids. The proteins are formed by peptide linkage between amino acids.
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