Amino Acid structure Flashcards
1
Q
what two functional groups are found in amino acids, whine is an acid which one is a base?
A
amino-base
carboxyl- acid
2
Q
how many different amino acids is there
A
20
3
Q
what kind of bonds are found in non polar side chains would they be hydrophilic or hydrophobic
A
covalent bonds- hydrophobic
4
Q
what kind of bonds are found in polar side chains would they be hydrophilic or hydrophobic
A
hydrogen- hydrophilic
5
Q
why would an amino acid be classified as acidic or basic
A
Acidic- dependent on whether it is positive or negatively charged ( negative )
Basic-dependent on whether it is positive or negatively charged ( positive )
