18. Amino Acids and Proteins
Tertiary Protein Structure
18. Amino Acids and Proteins Tertiary Protein Structure
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Amino acid side chain interactions primarily influence the overall shape of proteins. Among the following pairs of amino acids, identify which participate in hydrophobic interactions.
i. Ser · · ·Thr
ii. Leu · · · Ala
iii. Val · · · Ile
iv. Lys · · · Glu
Amino acid side chain interactions primarily influence the overall shape of proteins. Among the following pairs of amino acids, identify which participate in hydrophobic interactions.
i. Ser · · ·Thr
ii. Leu · · · Ala
iii. Val · · · Ile
iv. Lys · · · Glu