Structure and Properties Methionine is an essential amino acid that plays many important roles in the human body. Chemically classified as a nonpolar, aliphatic amino acid, Met contains a α-amino group, a α-carboxylic acid group, and an L-configuration. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-4-(methylamino)butanoic acid and it has the symbol Met or M. Met is a […]
