Chemsheets AS006 (Electron arrangement) 21/04/2017 www.CHEMSHEETS.co.uk AMINO ACIDS © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
AMINO ACIDS amine group carboxylic acid group © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
glycine © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
alanine © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
valine © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
serine © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
aspartic acid © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
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amino acids are chiral (except glycine where R = H) only one enantiomer occurs usually Public domain image from wikipedia
Low pH (acidic) Neutral pH High pH (alkaline) © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
Draw the structure of the amino acid at the pH shown. © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
Draw the structure of the amino acid at the pH shown. © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
Joining amino acids together to make polypeptides and proteins: Condensation reaction: molecules join and water is eliminated © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
Breaking down polypeptides and proteins into amino acids: Needs: acid or enzyme Hydrolysis reaction: reaction with water in which O-H bond breaks © www.chemsheets.co.uk A2 022 15-Jul-12
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Helix held in shape by hydrogen bonds Public domain image from wikipedia Helix held in shape by hydrogen bonds
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