Which of the following amino acid residues would most likely be buried in the interior of a water-soluble, globular protein?
A) Asp
B) Ser
C) Phe
D) Lys
E) Gln

Name: Which of the following amino acid residues would most likely be buried in the interior of a water-soluble, globular protein? A) Asp B) Ser C) Phe D) Lys E) Gln
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Phe (phenylalanine) is a hydrophobic amino acid, which makes it more likely to be found in the interior of a water-soluble, globular protein to avoid contact with water.

Which of the Following Amino Acid Residues Would Most Likely