Gen Characteristics/Functional Groups Flashcards
1
Q
Uncharged, polar side chains
A
S, T, N, Q, Y, C
2
Q
Charged, polar side chains
A
K, R, H (basic; + @ physiological pH)
D, E (acidic; - @ physiological pH)
3
Q
Non-polar side chains
A
G, A, V, L, I, M, P, F, W
4
Q
Essential amino acids
A
H, I, L, K, M, F, T, W, V
5
Q
AA w/ alipathic hydrocarbon
A
G, A, V, L, I
6
Q
AA w/ thioester
A
M
7
Q
AA w/ cyclic pyrrolidine
A
P
8
Q
AA w/ aromatic groups
A
F, W (non-polar)
Y (uncharged polar)
9
Q
AA w/ hydroxyl group
A
S, T
10
Q
AA w/ amide group
A
N, Q
11
Q
AA w/ thiol group
A
C
12
Q
AA w/ carboxyl group
A
D, E
