The first stage protein is a water soluble protein that has a tertiary structure. Which type of amino acids would you expect to find (i) on the proteins surface and (ii) in the proteins core, explain and justify your answer while giving examples

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Q: Describe the basic general structure of an l-a-amino acid,and draw its structure

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Q: Describe the general structure of amino acids with annotated diagram

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Q: Name and discuss the non-covalent interactions that maintain protein structure.

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Q: Why is hydrolysis of a protein not considered to be denaturation?

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Q: Because of their tendency to avoid water, nonpolar aminoacids play an important role in forming and…

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Q: Why is it important to specify the three-dimensional structure of amino acids?

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Q: Are all the amino-acids soluble in water? Explain why?

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Q: Most protein dissolve in neutral salt solution, is that true? Provide reasoning

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Q: Which amino acid is technically not an amino acid? Whichamino acid contains no chiral carbon atoms?

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Q: Which functional group(s) shown above is (are) present in all amino acids?

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Q: Discuss and describe the five major groupings of amino acids.

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