ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (LL) W/CONNECT >I
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Chapter 2.8, Problem 38WDYL
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To determine:
The reason that the amino acid Leucine classified as a non polar amino acid.
Concept introduction:
The Leucine is the amino acid which is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. The leucine consists of α – amino group and α – carboxylic acid.
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