Identify these monomers general classification Are the monom

Identify these monomers (general classification). Are the monomers hydrophilic, or amphipathic? Write your answer in the space above each monomer. How many functional groups can you identify? Circle and name them. Show how you would make these monomers into a polymer.

Solution

A and B. a.Cysteine (Cys, C) - Hydrophobic and aliphatic R group

b. Phenylalanine (Phe, F) - Hydrophobic and aromatic R group

C. Functional groups

Cysteine

- COOH - Carboxyl

- NH₂ - Amino

- SH - Sulphydryl

Phenylalanine

- COOH - Carboxyl

- NH₂- Amino

- Aromatic