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Amino acids are the building blocks of life and an essential topic for the MCAT.
In this episode, host Sam Smith takes us through the key concepts of amino acids, including their structures, naming conventions, and roles in protein formation. We’ll cover the differences between hydrophobic and hydrophilic amino acids, how to memorize single-letter abbreviations, and the importance of charged amino acids in physiological conditions. Additionally, Sam touches on mutations and how they can affect protein folding and enzyme function.
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(00:00) Intro
(01:47) Amino acids naming conventions and abbreviations
(04:49) Hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic amino acids
(05:39) Charged and uncharged amino acids
(10:14) Explanation of mutation notation
(11:53) Mutations affecting the substrate pocket of enzymes
(13:15) Mutations impacting enzyme functionality
(15:58) Role of amino acids in protein tertiary structure
(17:15) Salt bridges and protein stability
(20:47) Quiz
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