Why is it important that all amino acids share a common structure and only vary in their side group?

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Joe Halliwell · Answer 1 · 2022-07-22T23:55:39+0000

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The side groups are what make each amino acid different from the others. Of the 20 side groups used to make proteins, there are two main groups: polar and non-polar. ... The polar and nonpolar chemical traits allow amino acids to point towards water (hydrophilic) or away from water (hydrophobic).

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