Amino Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Name given to dipolar amino acids
A
Zwitterions
2
Q
What makes an alpha-amino acid alpha
A
The amino and carboxyl group are on the same carbon
3
Q
What reaction takes place when a peptide bond is formed
A
Condensation
4
Q
Are Cis- or Trans- peptide bonds favoured and why
A
Trans- due to steric hinderance - ability to fit in more bonds
5
Q
How many of the 20 AA are hydrophobic
A
9
6
Q
Where is the amino group in L isomers
A
Bottom left
