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Alpha-amino acids: core structure

Alpha-amino acids: core structure

General structure of an alpha-amino acid with alpha-carbon labelled, zwitterion form, and the main forms in acidic, near neutral, and alkaline solution with overall charges An α\alphaα-amino acid has both the amino group and the carboxyl group attached to the same carbon atom, called the α\alphaα-carbon. Its general formula is H2N−CH(R)−COOHH_2N-CH(R)-COOHH2​N−CH(R)−COOH, where RRR is the side chain that changes from one amino acid to another.

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  1. A Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Amino acids, peptides and proteins

Step-by-step lessons covering Eduqas A Level Chemistry Amino acids, peptides and proteins for A Level Chemistry. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 format. Build confidence with atomic structure, bonding and moles calculations early on, since these underpin the more demanding organic mechanisms, equilibrium and practical-analysis topics that dominate Year 2.