Amino Acids
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For a general introduction to ''amino acids'', please see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acids Amino Acids in Wikipedia]. | For a general introduction to ''amino acids'', please see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acids Amino Acids in Wikipedia]. | ||
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| + | Angel Herráez has provided a [http://biomodel.uah.es/en/model3/index.htm tutorial introduction to amino acid structure] in which each of the 20 amino acids may be visualized in 3D using Jmol. | ||
Here are the names of the twenty standard amino acids, with their three and one-letter abbreviations. Mnemonic names may help you to remember the one-letter codes, but are not the correct names. | Here are the names of the twenty standard amino acids, with their three and one-letter abbreviations. Mnemonic names may help you to remember the one-letter codes, but are not the correct names. | ||
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For a general introduction to amino acids, please see Amino Acids in Wikipedia.
Angel Herráez has provided a tutorial introduction to amino acid structure in which each of the 20 amino acids may be visualized in 3D using Jmol.
Here are the names of the twenty standard amino acids, with their three and one-letter abbreviations. Mnemonic names may help you to remember the one-letter codes, but are not the correct names.
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Ala A Alanine
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Gln Q Glutamine |
Leu L Leucine
Lys K Lysine |
Ser S Serine
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