The R group of an amino acid would need to have what characteristic to be located in a cell membrane?
A)The R group would need to be polar
B)The R group would need to be nonpolar
C)The R group would need to be hydrophilic
D)The R group has to ionize

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Amino acids with nonpolar R groups are typically found in the hydrophobic interior of the cell membrane, while polar and hydrophilic R groups are located on the exterior/surface of the membrane. Ionization is not a requirement for a R group to be located in the cell membrane.

The R Group of an Amino Acid Would Need to Have