Biology A-Level
Variable R group
What Variable R group means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Variable R group
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Reference: OCR
The side chain that differs between the twenty or so standard amino acids and gives each its distinct properties.
Topics that use Variable R group
- Biological molecules (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- amylose and amylopectin
- Benedict's test for reducing and non-reducing sugars
- Biuret test for proteins
- Bonding and R-group interactions
- Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
- Cellulose and microfibrils
- Cholesterol
- Cohesion and surface tension
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