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Glutamine and asparagine side chains tend to make what kind of bonds with DNA?
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Glutamine and asparagine are both amino acids that contain polar side chains. Glutamine has an amide group (-CONH2) in its side chain, while asparagine has a similar structure but with one less carbon atom. Show more…
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