Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 2 - Chemical Components of Cells - Questions - Page 80: Question 2-15 D

Answer

"Many amino acids have hydrophobic side chains" is false. Only 9 amino acids out of 20 have hydrophobic components in them.

Work Step by Step

Side chains generate each amino acids specific type and identity, as well as function. Amino acids with Hydrophilic side chains occur in just under half of the 20 types of amino acids.
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