The nonlethal substitution for single glutamic acid in normal hemoglobin by glutamine is to be explained. Concept introduction: Amino acids are defined as organic compounds which contain amine ( − N H 2 ) and carboxyl ( − C O O H ) functional groups , along with a side chain (R group) attached to each amino acid. Hemoglobin is an oxygen transport metalloprotein, containing iron as a central metal atom. Glutamic acid and glutamine are amino acids produced in the muscles and are used in the biosynthesis of proteins. To determine: The explanation for a nonlethal substitution of glutamic acid by glutamine in hemoglobin.
The nonlethal substitution for single glutamic acid in normal hemoglobin by glutamine is to be explained. Concept introduction: Amino acids are defined as organic compounds which contain amine ( − N H 2 ) and carboxyl ( − C O O H ) functional groups , along with a side chain (R group) attached to each amino acid. Hemoglobin is an oxygen transport metalloprotein, containing iron as a central metal atom. Glutamic acid and glutamine are amino acids produced in the muscles and are used in the biosynthesis of proteins. To determine: The explanation for a nonlethal substitution of glutamic acid by glutamine in hemoglobin.
Solution Summary: The author explains the nonlethal substitution of glutamic acid by glutamine in hemoglobin.
Definition Definition Group of atoms that shape the chemical characteristics of a molecule. The behavior of a functional group is uniform in undergoing comparable chemical reactions, regardless of the other constituents of the molecule. Functional groups aid in the classification and anticipation of reactivity of organic molecules.
Chapter 22, Problem 102E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The nonlethal substitution for single glutamic acid in normal hemoglobin by glutamine is to be explained.
Concept introduction: Amino acids are defined as organic compounds which contain amine(−NH2) and carboxyl (−COOH)functional groups, along with a side chain (R group) attached to each amino acid. Hemoglobin is an oxygen transport metalloprotein, containing iron as a central metal atom. Glutamic acid and glutamine are amino acids produced in the muscles and are used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
To determine: The explanation for a nonlethal substitution of glutamic acid by glutamine in hemoglobin.