BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE
BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE
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Chapter 4, Problem 1P

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  1. Drawing Fischer Projection Formulas for Amino Acids Without consulting chapter figures, draw Fischer projection formulas for glycine, aspartate, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, and threonine.

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Fischer projection formulas for the following amino acids should be drawn.

Glycine, Aspartate, Leucine, Isoleucine, Methionine and Threonine.

Concept Introduction:

Fisher projection formula is the method used to predict a stereo formula within two dimensions without hampering the stereochemical information.

Explanation of Solution

All amino acids contain α - carbon atom attached to an amino group, hydrogen bond, and a distinguishing R group.

The R group of glycine is hydrogen.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Glycine:

The R group of aspartates is a -CH2COOH.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

The R group of leucine is an isobutyl group.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

The R group of isoleucine is a sec-butyl group.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  4

The R group of methionine is a thioether of methyl and ethyl groups.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  5

The R group of threonine contains another chiral carbon attached to methyl and a hydroxyl group.

  BIOCHEMISTRY (HARDBACK) W/ACCESS CODE, Chapter 4, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  6

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