Amino Acids and Peptides
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This Amino Acids and Peptides page on GoConqr gathers community-made quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes, from the 20 standard amino acids and their R-groups to ionisation, net charge and peptide analysis. It's built for university students and professional candidates learning the structures and properties, and for teachers after ready-made material. There are over 180 resources here, including more than 20 quizzes, 18 mind maps and over 130 flashcards. Try a quiz to find your gaps, then pick a deck to practise.
Top Amino Acids and Peptides resources
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50 questionsTheme 2.2 Proteins are synthesized in vivo by the translation of
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39 cardsBiochemistry 1
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20 cards20 Amino Acids and Their R-Group Know which amino acids has hydrophilic or -phobic side chains (R-group), charged or uncharged, and polar or...
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Mind map Structure of 20 amino acids
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20 cardsAmino Acids and Abbreviations See above
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98 cardsAmino Acids and pH What is a chirality carbon?
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61 cardsMCAT Biochem Chapters 1-3 How many groups does the alpha carbon in an amino acid have attached to it? What kind of groups are they?
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20 cards20 Amino Acids Alanine Ala A
Quizzes
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50 questionsTheme 2.2 Proteins are synthesized in vivo by the translation of
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23 questionsBiochem Amino Acids, Protein 3D Conformations and Technology
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20 questionsBiostructures, Energetics and Synthesis All natural proteins are made up of L-amino acids. Which one of the following images shows an L-amino acid?...
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52 questionsTheme 2 In the early 1930’s William Rose fed laboratory rats a mixture of all 19 amino acids known to be present in...
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30 questions11: Amino Acids and Proteins
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31 questionsBiochem Exam 2 The chirality of an amino acid results from the fact that its alpha carbon:
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34 questionsProtein section 1 FOUR MAJOR FUNCTIONAL GROUPS:
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13 questionsAmino Acids 1A (BC/OC) What is an amino acid?
Mind maps
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Structure of 20 amino acids
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Citrulline in health and disease review on human studies - Urea cycle disorders—update
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Th1L03 Amino Acids cont. Essential and Non-essential amino acids
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peptides
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chemical reactions of amino acids
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L-alpha-Amino acids
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Amino acids and peptides: structure, chemical properties, building blocks of peptide and proteins.
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Buffers and Amino Acids
Flashcards
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39 cardsBiochemistry 1
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20 cards20 Amino Acids and Their R-Group Know which amino acids has hydrophilic or -phobic side chains (R-group), charged or uncharged, and polar or...
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20 cardsAmino Acids and Abbreviations See above
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98 cardsAmino Acids and pH What is a chirality carbon?
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61 cardsMCAT Biochem Chapters 1-3 How many groups does the alpha carbon in an amino acid have attached to it? What kind of groups are they?
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20 cards20 Amino Acids Alanine Ala A
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60 cardsAmino Acids Glycine structure, 3-letter code and 1-letter code
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26 cardsAmino Acids
Notes
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Peptide analysis 6.1. AA Composition A protein or peptide is initially subjected to complete hydrolysis to determine it’s constituent AAs. Complete hydrolysis is performed in either strong acid or strong alkali. The relative amount...
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Amino Acids Interaction of amino acids in a peptide: Hydrogen bonds Hydrophobic interactions disulphide bonds Ionic interation (salt bridge) Common amino acids: all have -COOH and -NH2 groups. 7 of the 20 have really ionisable si...
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tut 2 amino acids and proteins Why is the amino group of proline referred to as secondary and not primary? i. With the aid of appropriate ionic structures illustrate the complete ionic transition ofThr when titrated with NaOH.ii. Assume that pKa1 =...
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Basic AA notes Protein classes: - Fibrous: .insoluble .used for strength, structure and protective layers - Globular: .soluble &...
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Ionization of Amino Acid side chains Ionization of Amino Acid Side Chains Amino acids contain a variety of different side chains. Some side chains (those of polar, acidic, and basic amino acids) can be ionized. The ionization state at a certain pH depend...
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About Amino Acids and Peptides
GoConqr OriginalWhat the page covers
Most of the listed material is about the 20 standard amino acids. Several flashcard decks pair names with three-letter and one-letter codes, such as 20 Amino Acids and Amino Acids and Abbreviations. Others ask you to sort them by side chain: nonpolar and hydrophobic, polar, acidic or basic.
Beyond the structures, the page includes decks on Amino Acids and pH, Net Charge and Amino Acid Ionization. These ask about chirality, zwitterions and Fischer projections. There are also notes on peptide analysis and a mind map on peptides.
Where to start
Begin with the flashcard deck 20 Amino Acids and Their R-Group to learn the names and side chains. Then try Amino Acids and Abbreviations for the codes. If you want questions in the style of an exam, MCAT Biochem Chapters 1-3 asks about the alpha carbon, the R group and stereochemistry.
Using quizzes and maps together
The mind map Structure of 20 amino acids groups the aliphatic hydrophobic side chains, from glycine with a hydrogen to the branched valine, leucine and isoleucine. Read it first, then take a quiz such as Amino Acid practice or Non-Polar Recognition and see which groups you miss. Return to the map for those groups only.
The first quiz on the list moves on to proteins, asking how many linear polypeptides of length N are possible from 20 amino acids. It is a good step once the building blocks feel familiar.
Where it fits
This unit sits within the strand Structure and Function of Biomolecules in Biochemistry. The ionisation and peptide material connects the individual amino acids to the proteins studied in the same strand.
Next step
Pick one deck and one quiz today, then make your own mind map of the side-chain groups in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the flashcard deck 20 Amino Acids and Their R-Group, which covers the names and side chains. Once those feel familiar, move to Amino Acids and Abbreviations for the short codes, then test yourself with a quiz such as Amino Acid practice.
What do the mind maps cover?
There are 18 mind maps. They include the structure of the 20 amino acids, classification of amino acids, ionising groups, buffers and amino acids, chemical reactions of amino acids and peptides. Use them to see how the groups relate before you quiz yourself.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so it is worth checking them against your own course materials.
Is there anything for the MCAT?
Yes. The flashcard decks MCAT Biochem Chapters 1-3 and MCAT Biology & Biochemistry are listed. The first asks about the alpha carbon, the role of the R group and amino acid stereochemistry, which suits professional candidates and university students.
What if I can't find the topic I need?
Look at the related decks and notes first, such as those on ionisation, net charge or peptide analysis. If something is still missing, a free account lets you save your quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.