Stick model of L-glutamic acid (E).
Some facts on L-glutamic acid.
- Abbreviation: Glu.
- One-letter code: E, (near G).
- Molecular mass: 147 daltons.
- Side-chain (or R-group) features:
- Formula: -(CH2)2-COO-;
- Category: Very hydrophilic, negatively charged;
- pKa: 4.5.
Return to image of Glu.
Ball & Stick model of L-aspartic acid (D)
Back to Question 3.
Some facts on L-aspartic acid.
- Abbreviation: Asp.
- One-letter code: D, (near A).
- Molecular mass: 133 daltons.
- Side-chain (or R-group) features:
- Formula: -CH2-COO-;
- Category: Very hydrophilic, negatively charged;
- pKa: 4.5.
Return to image of Asp.
Last modified August 1, 1996