Memorize and Draw the 20 Amino Acids

Knowing the amino acids is CRITICAL for the MCAT.
This video walks you through each of the 20 common amino acids with a breakdown of their side chain structure + drawing tips, properties, and their names including 3 and 1 letter abbreviations.
You’ll learn memory tricks and mnemonics to help you quickly identify the hydrophobic and hydrophilic, polar and nonpolar, aromatic, basic and acidic amino acids.

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⏱ In this video:
0:34 Nonpolar Amino Acids
3:58 Polar Amino Acids
6:58 Acid/Base quick review
7:26 Acidic Amino Acids
8:19 Basic Amino Acids

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[mariavoreis]

After so many videos, this is the one I relied on. Thank you!!!

[Bobobobobob]

Dunno about an MCAT, but this is getting me through my biochem test today!

[james]

I think this is the most helpful aa memorization video I've ever watched - thank you so much!!! You are doing the lord's work!!!!

[dylans]

Here a few months ago for my first biochem exam, back for the final. great video thanks

[abud]

Separate yourself from the rest, cause I feel like you're the best

[aracely]

I'm so thankful to have seen this video I'm taking mcat soon and this really helped understand amino acids not just memorize it.

[hysoch]

Thank you so much for this video! It helps a lot!! Appreciated :)

[sophiarizzo]

This saved me for my amino acid quiz tomorrow!! So amazing

[stavyabangalore]

Literally the best way to learn the amino acids.Thanks so much!!

[miceman]

I agree with the guy that said you went to fast, I couldn't pause some spots fast enough lol. But this is a great video.

[Minas_muse]

Omg. Thank you SO much!!
Is it okay to say I love you for this?

[AbubakryTajudeen]

Actually, the title should be revised to 'UNDERSTANDING AMINO ACIDS, ' as the explanation provided goes beyond simple memorization and encourages deeper comprehension


THANKS VERY MUCH 🎉❤😢

[MrKingYuji]

I literally typed amino acids for MCAT and this was perfect, and posted literally two days ago.

[rere]

Wallah you are amazing I never thought i would've memoriesed them so simply

[SusanDragon-L]

This was the best video I found! It is so helpful, informative, and straight to the point. I told everyone in my class this was THE video to use for our quiz tomorrow. Thank you, Leah! Please keep the amazing content coming.

[farhintintoiya]

THank you so much mam IT really helped me for my

[vividxty]

Thank you so much this video has been the most useful! I memorized everything!

[apodolaisaac]

Such an impressive display. Thank you so much

[factzzseeker]

Well have to admit, the best video to memorise the structures . Thankyou!! Love from india

[saadxo]

Really appreciate this video! Will be back for more :)