Amino Acids

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Structure, 1- and 3-letter codes, names, characteristics, bonding information
Angelia Blair
Flashcards by Angelia Blair, updated more than 1 year ago
Angelia Blair
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Alanine (Ala, A) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Arginine (Arg, R) Polar, positive charge Ionic bonds Hydrogen bonds
Asparagine (Asn, N) Polar, uncharged Hydrogen bonds
Aspartic Acid (Asp, D) Polar, negative charge Ionic bonds Hydrogen bonds
Glutamic Acid (Glu, E) Polar, negative charge Ionic bonds Hydrogen bonds
Cysteine (Cys, C) Polar, uncharged Covalent disulfide bonds w other Cys Hydrogen bond
Glutamine (Gln, Q) Polar, uncharged Hydrogen bond
Glycine (Gly, G) Non-polar Small
Histidine (His, H) Polar, positive charge Ionic bond Hydrogen bond
Isoleucine (Ile, I) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Leucine (Leu, L) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Serine (Ser, S) Polar, uncharged Hydrogen bonds
Proline (Pro, P) Non-polar Creates kinks
Lysine (Lys, K) Polar, positive charge Ionic bond Hydrogen bond
Phenylalanine (Phe, F) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Methionine (Met, M) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Threonine (Thr, T) Polar, uncharged Hydrogen bonds
Valine (Val, V) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Tryptophan (Trp, W) Non-polar Hydrophobic interactions
Tyrosine (Tyr, Y) Polar, uncharged Hydrogen bonds
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