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Chemsheets AS006 (Electron arrangement)
21/04/2017 AMINO ACIDS © A Jul-12
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AMINO ACIDS amine group carboxylic acid group
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glycine © A Jul-12
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alanine © A Jul-12
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valine © A Jul-12
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serine © A Jul-12
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aspartic acid © A Jul-12
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amino acids are chiral (except glycine where R = H)
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Low pH (acidic) Neutral pH High pH (alkaline)
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Draw the structure of the amino acid at the pH shown.
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Draw the structure of the amino acid at the pH shown.
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Joining amino acids together to make polypeptides and proteins:
Condensation reaction: molecules join and water is eliminated © A Jul-12
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Breaking down polypeptides and proteins into amino acids:
Needs: acid or enzyme Hydrolysis reaction: reaction with water in which O-H bond breaks © A Jul-12
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Helix held in shape by hydrogen bonds
Public domain image from wikipedia Helix held in shape by hydrogen bonds
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