Why do you think biochemists tend to use one- and three-letter abbreviations instead of the condensed structural formulas to represent peptides and proteins?
Most proteins have hundreds of amino acids. Aside from the peptide backbone, each amino acid has a side chain, causing the condensed chemical structure to be large and complicated. A series of abbreviations also allows for easier comparison of multiple sequences.
Biochemists tend to use one- and three-letter abbreviations to represent peptides and proteins because it makes it easier and faster to communicate or convey information about them. If one were to use condensed structural formulas, it could become quite lengthy and cumbersome to write out and understand. Using abbreviations also helps to avoid confusion and errors in communication, especially when dealing with large and complex biomolecules. Moreover, the use of abbreviations is a standardized approach, which makes it easier for researchers from different backgrounds and disciplines to understand the information being conveyed. Therefore, it is a quick and efficient way of conveying information, hence the preference for using it by biochemists.
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