What is the significance of the Greek letter designation in amino acid side chains?

Amino Acids and Their Properties

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It determines the solubility of the amino acid.
It indicates the sequence of carbon atoms in the side chain.
It helps in identifying the type of amino acid.
It shows the charge of the amino acid.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a major class of amino acid R groups?
Polar charged
Hydrophilic
Non-polar aliphatic
Aromatic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which amino acid is an exception due to its cyclic structure?
Valine
Alanine
Proline
Glycine
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a unique property of aromatic amino acids?
They are found only in the interior of proteins.
They are all positively charged.
They have strong UV absorbance.
They are all hydrophobic.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amino acid is known for its strong fluorescence?
Tryptophan
Histidine
Tyrosine
Phenylalanine
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of polar uncharged amino acids in proteins?
They are involved in hydrogen bonding interactions.
They are always found in the interior of proteins.
They impart UV absorbance.
They form disulfide bonds.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amino acid has a guanidinium group in its structure?
Lysine
Histidine
Arginine
Glutamine
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