Chapter 3.1, Problem 4CC

Summary Introduction

To draw:

The structure where, from a cysteine molecule, the NH₂ group is replaced with a COOH (carboxyl) group. Also, determine how this change would alter the chemical properties and state whether the central carbon atomis asymmetric after or before the alteration.

Concept introduction:

Amino acids are the molecules that are organic and consist of both the carboxyl and amino groups.