Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) Amino Acids of Biochemistry

Biochemistry For Dummies

Amino acids play an important role in the study of biochemistry. The following nonpolar amino acids are hydrophobic, or water-hating. They don't gratefully interact with (dissolve in) water. Here are the nonpolar amino acids:

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John T. Moore, EdD, is a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. He’s the author of many chemistry titles, including all editions of Chemistry For Dummies.

Richard H. Langley, PhD, is on the faculty of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches,Texas, where he teaches chemistry.