Amino Acids Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Give the systamatic name for
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2-aminoethanoic acid
2
Q
All amino acids (except 2aminoethanoic acid) exhibit what form of isomerism?
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Optical Isomerism
3
Q
What is a zwitterion?
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A compound with no overall electrical charge, but which contains separate parts which are positively and negatively charged
4
Q
Amino Acids react with acids and bases. What does this mean?
A
They are amphoteric
5
Q
Give the structure of an amino acid in acidic conditions
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6
Q
Give the structure of an amino acid in alkaline conditions
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7
Q
What is a peptide bond?
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8
Q
When two amino acids join together to make a dipeptide, what type of reaction is occuring?
A
Condensation
9
Q
How do you form an amino acid from methylamine?
A
- Chlorine in UV light (Free Radical Substitution)
- Hydrogen Cyonide (Nucleophilic Addition)
- Water (Hydrolysis)
