POLI1041 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Gibbs Free Energy, Ribbon Diagram, Valine
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Why is ionized carboxyl more reactive? a) can donate o- b) o- acts as free radical c) coo- very unstable, easily donated. Note the electronegativities of the atoms in each side group lots of side chains consisting of carbon and hydrogen. Recall functional groups from table in chapter 2! Amino acids with polar and charged side chains. Atoms with different electronegativities: very reactive and water soluble. Condensation and hydrolysis reactions: monomers polymerize through condensa8on reac8ons, which release a water molecule. Environment of early life: in the prebio
