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A globular protein in aqueous surroundings contains the following amino acid residues; phenylamine, methionine, glutamate, lysine, and alanine. Which amono acid would have their side chains directed toward the inside of the proteins and which would have their side chaind directed toward the aqueous surroundings?

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This solution describes proteins and amino acids and their properties in aqueous surroundings.

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Hydrophobic residues will not want to be near the aqueous interface. Rather, they will prefer to be buried in the interior of the protein so as to minimize their interaction with water. Remember, water is highly polar. Hydrophilic substances are those that "love water." Therefore, ...

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