Q:
Which of the following amino acids can be used in place of lysine, arginine, and histidine to remove the electrostatic charge but retain the hydrophilic nature of the side chain?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) Asparagine and glutamine
Explanation: Asparagine and glutamine can be used in place of lysine, arginine, and histidine to remove the electrostatic charge but retain the hydrophilic nature of the side chain. Aspartic acid and glutamic acid cannot be used in place of lysine, arginine, and histidine to remove the electrostatic charge and retain the hydrophilic nature of the side chain. Asparagine and glutamine contain neutral but polar side chains.
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