What characteristic would the R groups of amino acids have if they are located within the interior of biological membranes?
A)The R groups would be hydrophilic.
B)The R groups would hydrophobic.
C)The R groups would be polar.
D)The R groups would be able to form ionic bonds.

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Amino acids located within the interior of biological membranes would experience a hydrophobic environment, meaning the R groups would need to be nonpolar and hydrophobic themselves in order to interact favorably with the membrane. Polar or hydrophilic R groups would not interact favorably with the hydrophobic environment of the membrane.  Ionic bonds would also not be stable in this environment.

What Characteristic Would the R Groups of Amino Acids Have