10. The side-chain of Lys is polar and positively charged. However, a portion of its R-group is sometimes found in an apolar environment. Which portion of Lys can be considered hydrophobic?














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Comment: Like Arg, Lys is usually a surface residue in proteins. However, the long methylene chain frequently makes apolar contacts while the side-chain amino is exposed to solvent.

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