Table 1.
Amino acid classification system.
| Amino Acid | 1-Letter | Side Chain Class | Molecular Weight (g/mol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspartic Acid | D | Acidic | 133.104 |
| Glutamic Acid | E | Acidic | 147.131 |
| Alanine | A | Aliphatic | 89.094 |
| Glycine | G | Aliphatic | 75.067 |
| Isoleucine | I | Aliphatic | 131.175 |
| Leucine | L | Aliphatic | 131.175 |
| Proline | P | Aliphatic | 115.132 |
| Valine | V | Aliphatic | 117.148 |
| Asparagine | N | Amidic | 132.119 |
| Glutamine | Q | Amidic | 146.146 |
| Phenylalanine | F | Aromatic | 165.192 |
| Tryptophan | W | Aromatic | 204.228 |
| Tyrosine | Y | Aromatic | 181.191 |
| Histidine | H | Basic | 155.156 |
| Lysine | K | Basic | 146.189 |
| Arginine | R | Basic | 174.203 |
| Serine | S | Hydroxylic | 105.093 |
| Threonine | T | Hydroxylic | 119.119 |
| Methionine | M | Sulfur-Containing | 149.208 |
| Cysteine | C | Sulfur-Containing | 121.154 |