Which of the following is a nonpolar (hydrophobic)amino acid?
A)valine
B)serine
C)tyrosine
D)lysine
E)aspartate

Name: Which of the following is a nonpolar (hydrophobic)amino acid? A)valine B)serine C)tyrosine D)lysine E)aspartate
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Valine is a nonpolar amino acid, meaning it does not readily interact with water (hydrophobic). In contrast, serine, tyrosine, lysine, and aspartate are polar or charged amino acids, and thus are hydrophilic or hydrophilic.

Which of the Following Is a Nonpolar (Hydrophobic)amino Acid