Amino Acid Facts (Lecture 2) Flashcards
1
Q
amino acids are grouped together based on …
A
side chain
2
Q
bond between amino acids?
A
peptide bond
3
Q
families of amino acids (based on side chain)?
A
acidic
basic
uncharged polar
non polar
4
Q
polar side chain are hydrophilic/non polar side chains are hydrophobic (TRUE/FALSE)
A
true
5
Q
the environment determines the folding of the protein (TRUE/FALSE)
A
true