Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13429-601-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13429-601-2

Chapter 3 - Review - Page 53: 11

Answer

Amino acids with hydrophobic R groups are most likely to be found clustered together in the interior of a protein, sheltered from surrounding water.

Work Step by Step

The R group would make the amino acid "fear" water, and would be in the interior of the protein do it does not encounter any surrounding water.
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