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Bio Definitions 3.1
Textbook Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| R-Group or Side Chain | The part of an amino acid that makes different variations |
| Hydrophilic | Active interaction w/ water, usually polar compounds w/ partial or fully charged atoms |
| Hydrophobic | Uninterested in interaction w/ water, usually nonpolar compounds |
| Peptide Bond | Covalent bond formed by a condensation reaction b/tw two amino acids |
| Amino Acids | Small organic molecules that is the fundamental building block for protein, side chain |