The final molecule in this group is methionine, which is also denoted as Met or M. Let's go back to our general amino acid stick structure.
- First, add to our general structure, a two-carbon group (an ethyl group).
- To the end of this group, we will add a sulfur (S) molecule.
- Then, add a methyl group on the end.
- Our completed R group is CH2-CH2-S-CH3.
- Methionine is one of two sulfur-containing amino acids, but because the sulfur atom is sandwiched between alkyl groups, it is fairly unreactive.