Cysteine is the amino acid that contains a thiol group (-SH) in its side chain. It can form disulfide bonds with other cysteine residues, contributing to protein structure and stability.
Amino group(NH2), Carboxyl group(CO2), and the side chain, represented by 'R' H .....H ....O ..\ ....| ...// ...N--C--C ../.... | ...\ H..... R ....O-
Proline is the amino acid that does not have a free alpha amino group in its side chain. This is because proline's side chain cyclizes back to the amino group, forming a unique structure that lacks a free alpha amino group.
An amino acid consists of an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), and a unique side chain (R group) attached to a central carbon atom. The side chain varies among different amino acids and determines their specific properties and functions. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play vital roles in various biological processes.
Amino acids have a generalised structure consisting of an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a side chain represented by the letter "R". The side chain can vary among different amino acids, giving them distinct chemical properties. The central carbon atom (alpha carbon) connects the amino group, carboxyl group, and the side chain, forming the backbone of the amino acid.
carboxyl group, amino group, side chain
Thiol.
The side chain (R group) of an amino acid is responsible for determining its unique properties. This side chain can be polar, nonpolar, acidic, or basic, which influences the amino acid's solubility, charge, and ability to interact with other molecules.
The side chain, also known as the R-group, is the unique part of an amino acid. It varies among different amino acids and gives each amino acid its distinct chemical properties.
carboxyl group, amino group, side chain
The side chain. Each proteinogenic amino acid has a hydrogen, a carboxylic acid, and an amine group on a central carbon, with a side chain that varies between the acids.
carboxly group+amino group+side chain