(d)Glycine residues are often conserved at certain positions within protein chains despite evolutionary changes at other positions
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Step 1: Glycine has the smallest side chain (a single hydrogen), giving it exceptional conformational flexibility and minimal steric hindrance. Show more…
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It is often observed that Gly residues are conserved in proteins to a greater degree than other amino acids. From what you have learned in this chapter, suggest a reason for this observation.
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Glycine is a highly conserved amino acid residue in the evolution of proteins. Why?
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