sivuketjissä
Sivuketjissä, often translated as "side chains," refers to chemical structures attached to a larger main chain molecule. In organic chemistry, these are most commonly seen in polymers, where they can significantly influence the material's properties. For instance, in polymers like polyethylene, the primary chain is made of repeating carbon atoms. If a side chain, such as a methyl group (CH3), is attached to this main chain, it creates polypropylene, which has different physical characteristics like flexibility and melting point compared to polyethylene.
The nature of these side chains is crucial. Their size, polarity, and spatial arrangement can affect a
In the context of biological molecules, side chains are also a fundamental concept. Amino acids, the building