Medical biuology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Amino Acids can be largely subdivided into two groups. What are the two groups? correct answer: hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Hydrophilic amino acids can be subdivided into basic, acidic, and neutral. Basic amino acids contribute a positive charge to the protein whereas acidic residues provide a negative charge. Neutral polar residues have side chains that are capable of forming hydrogen bonds. Hydrophobic amino acids may be subdivided into that are aliphatic and those containing aromatic ring...