Concept explainers
What amino acid does each abbreviation stand for?
- (a) Phe
- (b) Ser
- (c) Asp
- (d) Gln
- (e) His
- (f) Gly
- (g) Tyr
(a)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Phe stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Phe stands for the amino acid Phenylalanine.
(b)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Ser stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Ser stands for the amino acid Serine.
(c)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Asp stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Asp stands for the amino acid Aspartic acid.
(d)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Gln stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Gln stands for the amino acid Glutamine.
(e)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation His stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation His stands for the amino acid Histidine.
(f)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Gly stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Gly stands for the amino acid Glycine.
(g)
Interpretation:
The abbreviation Tyr stands for which amino acid has to be given.
Explanation of Solution
The abbreviation Tyr stands for the amino acid Tyrosine.
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