Hydrophobic side chains
(R groups) consist almost
entirely of C and H atoms.
These amino acids tend to
form the inner core of soluble
proteins, buried away from the
aqueous external medium.
They also play an
important
role in membranes associating
with the inner fatty acid
hydrophobic center.
Aromatic amino acids:
contain R groups with
ring
structures [PHE, TYR, TRP] |