Amino Acid Mnemonics & Categories

Question 1

Hydrophobic AA’s? (6)

Answer 1

Glaciers in Alaska Valiantly Locate Isolated Prowlers.

Glycine (G), Alanine (A), Valine (V), Leucine (L), Isoleucine (I), Proline (P)

Question 2

Aromatic AA’s? (3)

Answer 2

The aroma of fine Pine and yellow Timber are worth the Tryp.

Phenylalanine (F), Tyrosine (Y), Tryptophan (W)

Question 3

Alcohol AA’s? (2)

Answer 3

Alcohol is a Serious Threat.

Serine (S), Threonine (T)

Question 4

Basic AA’s? (3) - positive charge

Answer 4

Basically, His Lost kid Always returned.

Histidine (H), Lysine (K), Arginine (R)

Question 5

Sulfer-containing AA’s? (2)

Answer 5

Methodically Check the path for sulfer.

Methionine (M), Cysteine (C)

Question 6

Acid AA’s? (2) - negative charge

Answer 6

As peter digested the Glue, his stomach became acidic.

Aspartate (D), Glutamate (E)

Question 7

Amide AA’s? (2)

Answer 7

Amid this neatly stacked Asparagus is a Glutinous quail.

Asparagine (N), Glutamine (Q)