Hydrophilic and Ionic R-groups – Amino Acids
About the Lecture
The lecture Hydrophilic and Ionic R-groups – Amino Acids by Kevin Ahern, PhD is from the course Biochemistry: Basics.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following amino acids play an important role in the interaction of histone proteins with the DNA?
- Lysine
- Tyrosine
- Tryptophan
- Phenylalanine
- Glutamine
Why does the R group on cysteine makes its net charge zero at physiological pH?
- The sulfur in the R group easily forms disulfide bonds with other cysteines.
- The hydroxyl in the R group is very reactive.
- The benzene ring in the R group is very reactive.
- The benzene ring in the R group is very stable.
- The carboxyl group easily forms ester bonds with other cysteines.
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Author of lecture Hydrophilic and Ionic R-groups – Amino Acids
Kevin Ahern, PhD
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concise and to the point with relevant groupings of amino acids
By Vinh N. on 01. March 2019 for Hydrophilic and Ionic R-groups – Amino Acids
extremely helpful when the amino acids are divided in functional relevance.
Where are the acidic amino acids?
By Sergio N. on 03. January 2019 for Hydrophilic and Ionic R-groups – Amino Acids
This video did not really show Aspartic Acid or Glutamic Acid?
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