![]() These are amino acids or organic compounds that have no “charge” on the R group. There are three (3) Major types of Functional Groups based on the R group of the said amino acid. Types of “R” or Amino Acid Functional Groups ![]() These amino acids will have their functional groups and their unique properties composed of molecular structures that may be as simple as hydrogen or as large as a circular molecular structure. This design and structure comprises what is called an amino acid. These functional groups are in turn, connected to a carbon atom and to the right and left of this carbon atom, also identified as the backbone of the amino acid, are the carboxylic acid (COOH) and amine group (NH2). This specific placeholder serves as an indicator where the functional group will be located. The molecular structure of these functional groups are usually represented by the placeholder labeled “R”. What are amino acid functional groups?Īs briefly discussed earlier, amino acid functional groups determine the type or class of amino acid present. In this article we will look at the different amino acid functional groups. ![]() These different types or classifications of amino acids are determined by their specific functional groups and these functional groups gives the amino acids their unique properties such as being polar, aromatic, charged or aliphatic. Amino acids can be classified based on a number of different types and classifications. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and thus, are very important for the overall health and survival of an individual. ![]()
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