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 able to form ionic bonds.
B)The R groups would be polar.
C)The R groups would hydrophobic.
D)The R groups would be hydrophilic.

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The interior of biological membranes is hydrophobic, so the R groups of amino acids located there would also be hydrophobic to interact favorably with the lipid environment.

What Characteristic Would the R Groups of Amino Acids Have