Proteins contain methionine but not -aminon-hexanoic acid. The only structural difference is the substitution of CH 2

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Proteins contain methionine but not α-aminon-hexanoic acid. The only structural difference is the substitution of —CH2— for —S—. Both groups are similar in size and hydrophobic character. Why is methionine more advantageous than α-amino-n-hexanoic acid?

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Biochemistry

ISBN: 9781305961135

9th Edition

Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal

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