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How to remember nonpolar amino acids with easy mnemonics

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Biochemistry students and pre-med candidates are often tasked with memorizing the twenty standard amino acids, a crucial step for understanding protein structure and function. A key part of this process is learning how to remember nonpolar amino acids, which are defined by their hydrophobic side chains and play a vital role in protein folding and membrane-spanning regions.