Structure and Properties of Amino Acids - Medical Science

Q1:

Which of the following amino acids can form hydrogen bonds with their side (R) groups?

A Asparagine

B Aspartic acid

C Glutamine

D All of these

ANS:B - Aspartic acid

Serin, threonine, Tyrosine, each contain polar hydroxyl groups that can participate in hydrogen bond formation the side chain of asparagine and glutamates each contain a Carbonyl group and an amide group, both of which can also participate in a hydrogen bond.