Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 21 - Sections 21.1-21.7 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 1028: 15

Answer

The R groups, which are known as side chains, differs chemically from one amino acid to another. When amino acids are strung together to make a portion, the chemical properties or the R group determine the protein's structure, as well as its properties.

Work Step by Step

The R groups, which are known as side chains, differs chemically from one amino acid to another. When amino acids are strung together to make a portion, the chemical properties or the R group determine the protein's structure, as well as its properties.
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