methyl group Question #2 Copy the structures of the following amino acids from page 40 in your text: aspartic acid, cysteine, and serine. Circle and identify (name) all of the functional groups present in the amino acid molecules you have drawn, even if they are not involved in chemical bonding between amino acids. Use an asterisk (*) to identify the functional groups that are involved in peptide bond formation. Finally, draw a box around the variable group of the amino acid.

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Copy the structures of the following amino acids from page 40 in your text: aspartic acid, cysteine, and serine. Circle and identify (name) all of the *functional groups* present in the amino acid molecules you have drawn, even if they are not involved in *chemical bonding* between amino acids. Use an asterisk (*) to identify the functional groups that are involved in *peptide bond* formation. Finally, draw a box around the *variable group* of the amino acid.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question #2** Copy the structures of the following amino acids from page 40 in your text: aspartic acid, cysteine, and serine. Circle and identify (name) all of the *functional groups* present in the amino acid molecules you have drawn, even if they are not involved in *chemical bonding* between amino acids. Use an asterisk (*) to identify the functional groups that are involved in *peptide bond* formation. Finally, draw a box around the *variable group* of the amino acid.
The image presents the structural formulas of various amino acids, highlighting specific functional groups and chain types. Below is a transcription and explanation suitable for an educational context:

### Unbranched and Branched Chain Amino Acids

1. **Serine (Ser, S)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(OH)(=O)-\text{OH} \]
   - Functional Group: Hydroxyl (—OH) group

2. **Threonine (Thr, T)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}(-\text{OH})-\text{CH}-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \]
   - Functional Group: Hydroxyl (—OH) group

3. **Cysteine (Cys, C)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}(-\text{CH}_2\text{SH})-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \]
   - Functional Group: Sulphur-containing —SH group

4. **Methionine (Met, M)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_2-\text{S}-\text{CH}_3-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \]
   - Functional Group: Thioether (SC) group

5. **Glutamic Acid (Glu, E)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \]
   - Functional Group: Additional carboxyl (—COOH) group, acidic

### Amino Acids with Additional Functional Groups

1. **Aspartic Acid (Asp, D)**
   - Structure:  
     \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(=O)(OH) \]
   - Functional Group: Additional carboxyl (—COOH) group, acidic

2. **Lys
Transcribed Image Text:The image presents the structural formulas of various amino acids, highlighting specific functional groups and chain types. Below is a transcription and explanation suitable for an educational context: ### Unbranched and Branched Chain Amino Acids 1. **Serine (Ser, S)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(OH)(=O)-\text{OH} \] - Functional Group: Hydroxyl (—OH) group 2. **Threonine (Thr, T)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}(-\text{OH})-\text{CH}-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \] - Functional Group: Hydroxyl (—OH) group 3. **Cysteine (Cys, C)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}(-\text{CH}_2\text{SH})-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \] - Functional Group: Sulphur-containing —SH group 4. **Methionine (Met, M)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_2-\text{S}-\text{CH}_3-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \] - Functional Group: Thioether (SC) group 5. **Glutamic Acid (Glu, E)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(OH)(=O) \] - Functional Group: Additional carboxyl (—COOH) group, acidic ### Amino Acids with Additional Functional Groups 1. **Aspartic Acid (Asp, D)** - Structure: \[ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{CH}-\text{CH}_2-\text{C}(=O)(OH) \] - Functional Group: Additional carboxyl (—COOH) group, acidic 2. **Lys
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