Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is sometimes called an amino acid. (a) Explain why this designation is not valid.
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(a) Explain why this designation is not valid.
(b) From which of the 20 standard amino acids is taurine derived? Describe the chemical change(s) that occurred. 5.
Draw the dipeptide Asp-His at pH
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"H3N-CH2-CH2-5-0-
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