The polypeptide sequence below has three continuous regions in which the residues have similar chemical properties....

The polypeptide sequence below has three continuous regions in which the residues have similar chemical properties. Identify these and very briefly describe their properties: DKEKRESNQYTMLVFI

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D K E K R E S N Q Y T M L V F I

Asp Lys Glu Lys Arg Glu Ser Asn Gln Tyr Thr Met Leu Val Phe Ile

The three regions which has amino acid residues possessing similar chemical are highlighted. the first sequence : Lysine and Arginine have both positively charged R group, contain nitrogen atom and are basic amino acids.

The second group : Serine Asparagine and glutamine have polar uncharged R group.

The third group : Methionine Leucine Valine nonpolar aliphatic R group and are hydrophobic amino acids.

gladiator answered 1 year ago

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