Biochemistry · MilesDown: Biochemistry

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<____div>This amino acid is Tryptophan, TRP, W: Nonpolar Aromatic.

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This amino acid is Tryptophan, TRP, W: Nonpolar Aromatic.
(see image) This amino acid is Tryptophan, TRP, W: Nonpolar Aromatic.
Hydrophobic
Aromatic
Contains the indole group
Emits fluorescent light
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Note: Though the following visual is helpful, it is misleading to label methionine under the 'polar, uncharged' category. Also do not condone the 'ass***' mnemonic.

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