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AMINO ACIDS and PROTEINS. Basic Structure of Amino Acids. All amino acids contain 3 parts; an amino group (NH3+), a carboxyl group (COO-)and an "R" group . The "R" group varies among amino acids. Structure for a specific amino acid, tryptophan. Protein Conformations.
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Basic Structure of Amino Acids All amino acids contain 3 parts; an amino group (NH3+), a carboxyl group (COO-)and an "R" group. The "R" group varies among amino acids.
Antiparallel beta-pleated sheet C-terminal side view N-terminal side view
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