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Just wondering what the physical size of amino acids such as glycine and alanine are in nm or Angstroms.
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What is the size of amino acids in nm or Angstroms?
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The physical size of amino acids, specifically glycine and alanine, is approximately 0.42 nm, making glycine the smallest amino acid. This measurement is supported by data from the BioNumbers database and referenced in the book 'Introduction to Nanotechnology' by Poole C and F J Owens. The size estimation is based on bond length and bond angle calculations, providing a precise understanding of amino acid dimensions in nanometers.
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