Topic 58: Amino acids

58.1What are the names and structures of the 20 common amino acids?
 
58.2What are the four common amino acids have simple alkyl side chains? What role does this play in protein structure and folding?
 
58.3What are the two common amino acids with side chains that are carboxylates? What special roles do they play in protein folding and catalysis?
 
58.4What are the two common amino acids with side chains that are amides? Why do these two amino acids not play particularly notable roles in enzyme catalysis?
 
58.5What are the two common amino acids that are positively charged at pH 7? What special roles do they play in protein folding and catalysis?
 
58.6What are the four common amino acids that are alcohols or sulfides? What special roles do they play in protein folding and catalysis?
 
58.7What are the four common amino acids have aromatic side chains? What special roles do they play in protein catalysis?
 
58.8What is so special about glycine?
 
58.9What is so special about proline?
 
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472 questions for Organic II

472 Questions for Organic II

Dearest Student. This web page is a set of questions I call Detailed Intended Learning Outcomes For Organic Chemistry (Part II). Some time ago I asked myself, "Bob, what do you think are the key questions that you hope students will be able to answer after taking Chemistry 248 at St. Olaf College?" So here you have them. Some are very simple; some require more thought. All are good questions to be thinking about as you read, discuss, and master the practical aspects of organic chemistry. They are discussion starters and review tips. There are no answers here (though there are some clues). The questions are here to help you focus on what's important (to me, at least!) and organize your learning process. The questions are grouped into topics. Bite-size chunks. Take them a few at a time. Don't feast on them all at one sitting!

(preliminary version 2021.01.15 feeback: Bob Hanson)