What characteristic would the R groups of amino acids have if they are located within the interior of biological membranes?

A. The R groups would be hydrophilic.
B. The R groups would be polar.
C. The R groups would be able to form ionic bonds.
D. The R groups would hydrophobic.


Answer: D

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