Chapter 9, Problem 9.9EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of carbon atoms present in the R group of the given standard amino acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ (amino) group and $\text{COOH}$ (carboxylic acid) group.  The amino acids that are present in proteins are called standard amino acids.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of carbon atoms present in the R group of the given standard amino acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ (amino) group and $\text{COOH}$ (carboxylic acid) group.  The amino acids that are present in proteins are called standard amino acids.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of carbon atoms present in the R group of the given standard amino acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ (amino) group and $\text{COOH}$ (carboxylic acid) group.  The amino acids that are present in proteins are called standard amino acids.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of carbon atoms present in the R group of the given standard amino acids has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$ (amino) group and $\text{COOH}$ (carboxylic acid) group.  The amino acids that are present in proteins are called standard amino acids.