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Is Leucine an Acidic Amino Acid? The Definitive Answer

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The classification of amino acids into acidic, basic, and neutral groups is determined by their chemical structure and the properties of their side chains. A common biochemical fact is that leucine is not an acidic amino acid but is instead classified as neutral due to its non-polar side chain.