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Describe the chemistry of amino acids that make up a transmembrane protein

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characteristic of many trans-membrane proteins is the presence of tyrosines and tryptophans at the aqueous interface .These amino acids serve as interfacial anchors that can interact simultaneously with the membrane hydrophobic interior and the aqueous exterior.
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