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Phenylalanine contains a benzyl side chain, giving it a [[Hydrophobic|hydrophobic]] nature that gives it the classification of [[Non-polar|non-polar]]. This alpha amino acid is also known as Phe or F. | Phenylalanine contains a benzyl side chain, giving it a [[Hydrophobic|hydrophobic]] nature that gives it the classification of [[Non-polar|non-polar]]. This alpha amino acid is also known as Phe or F<ref>Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L., & Stryer, L. (2002). Biochemistry (5th ed.). New York: W.H. Freeman.</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 03:11, 30 November 2013
Phenylalanine contains a benzyl side chain, giving it a hydrophobic nature that gives it the classification of non-polar. This alpha amino acid is also known as Phe or F[1].
References
- ↑ Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L., & Stryer, L. (2002). Biochemistry (5th ed.). New York: W.H. Freeman.