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Amino Acids: Structures and Properties by Nguyễn Sun is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 common amino acids that contain an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain. Amino acids join together via peptide bonds to form polypeptide chains. The properties of amino acids are determined by the ionization states of the amino and carboxyl groups, which have characteristic pKa values that can be used to calculate pH. The structures and reactivities of the different side chains allow for diverse protein structures and functions.
- Author
- Nguyễn Sun
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- EN