The a-amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Most have the following general

Chapter 2, Problem 2.48

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The a-amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Most have the following general structure: R H3N CH C O O + general structure of the -amino acids These amino acids differ only in their side chains R. What functional groups are present in the side chains of each of the following amino acids? (Hint: See inside front cover.) (a) CH2 NH2 C O H3N CH C O O + asparagine (b) CH2 CH OH H3N C O O + tyrosine (c) CH3 CH OH H3N CH C O O +

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