Asked by Jessica Almendarez on Sep 23, 2024
Verified
What is the one letter symbol of the amino acid below? 
A) G
B) Q
C) W
D) R
E) M
Amino Acid
Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxyl functional groups.
Letter Symbol
A character used to represent an element or compound in chemical equations.
- Master the one-letter and three-letter codes of amino acids.
Verified Answer
KA
Kristine Alejaga7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The given string is a unique identifier for a specific amino acid sequence, and it is not possible to determine the identity of the amino acid based solely on this information. The correct way to determine the amino acid would be to use a program or database that can match the sequence to known amino acid sequences. However, based on the options provided, the best choice would be B, as the symbol for the amino acid glutamine is Q.
Learning Objectives
- Master the one-letter and three-letter codes of amino acids.