Chapter 12.7, Problem 12.23YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Category of amino acids (nonpolar or acidic, basic, or neutral polar) that is able to associate with each of the functional groups to bind with and respond to adrenaline has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Amino acids are the molecules containing an amine group, a carboxylic group, and a side-chain that is specific to each amino acid. They are the basic structural building units of protein and other biomolecules.

Nonpolar amino acids contain same number of carboxyl and amino groups and thus are neutral. The R group in nonpolar amino acids is hydrophobic.

Neutral polar amino acids have a functional group that is hydrophilic and is able to make hydrogen bonding with water. R group can be $-OH,-SH,N{H}_2,-COOH\mathrm{...}$

Acidic amino acid contains a side chain having a carboxylate group and they can donate proton.

Basic amino acid contains a side chain that is basic at neutral pH.