Amino acids are ampholytes because they can function as eith

Amino acids are ampholytes because they can function as either a(n) acid or a base. neutral molecule or an ion. polar or a nonpolar molecule. standard or a nonstandard monomer in proteins. transparent or a light-absorbing compound. The formation of a peptide bond between two amino acids is an example of a(n) _____ reaction cleavage condensation group transfer isomerization oxidation reduction All of the following are considered \"weak\" interactions in proteins except: hydrogen bonds. hydrophobic interactions. ionic bonds. peptide bonds. van der Wards force In an aqueous solution, protein conformation is determined by two major factors. One is the formation of the maximum number of hydrogen bonds. The other is the: formation of the maximum number of hydrophilic interactions. maximization of ionic interactions. minimization of entropy by the formation of a water solvent shell around the protein. placement of hydrophobic amino acid residues within the interior of the protein. placement of polar amino acid residues around the exterior of the protein. Which of the following is not an appropriate description for van der Waals interactions? They involve dipole-dipole interactions. Their strength depends on the distance between the two interacting atoms. They are highly specific. An individual van der Waals interaction does not contribute significantly to the stability of a protein. In an alpha helix, the R groups on the amino acid residues: alternate between the outside and the inside of the helix. are found on the outside of the helix spiral. cause only right-handed helices to form. generate the hydrogen bonds that form the helix.

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9. A ACID OR BASE

ampholytes is the tendency of substance to show dual behaviour.

Amino acids have a carboxylic acid group as well as amino group , hence the name amino acids, and they can act as both, according to the medium.