R Group

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An R-Group is a side chain attached to the α-carbon of all amino acids. It decides the chemical versatility of the amino acid, for example some R-Groups carry a charge, creating a polar molecule.[1]


References

  1. ↑ Alberts et al (2002) Molecular Biology of the Cell 4th edition.
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