If an amino acid contained a hydrocarbon (a group of multiple carbons and hydrogens linked together) as its side group, in which of the following categories could it be appropriately designated?
A) polar
B) nonpolar
C) basic
D) acidic
E) hydrophilic

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A hydrocarbon side group is nonpolar because it consists of carbon and hydrogen atoms, which share electrons equally, resulting in no significant charge difference across the molecule.

If an Amino Acid Contained a Hydrocarbon (A Group of Multiple