Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3.1, Problem 4CC
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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.

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

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