Amino acid functions

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Nonpolar side chain

hydrophobic effect, buries the nonpolar sides together inside protein

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Positive side chain

Ionic interactions/salt bridges with negatively charged groups

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Negative side chain

Ionic interactions/salt bridges with positively charged groups

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Polar, uncharged side chain

H-bonding with water/polar groups

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Long side chain

It can reach farther, may enable interactions across larger distances

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Bulky side chain

Can affect packing and create steric constraints

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Small side chain

Can allow tighter turns, allow closer packing and flexibility

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Aromatic side chains

Hydrophobic effect, can contribute to packing or ligand binding

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Proline’s ring

Restricted backbone, introduce bends or disrupt helices