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Define an amino acid and explain its role in protein structure.
Define an amino acid and explain its role in protein structure.
An amino acid is a repeating monomer of a protein, containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. Amino acids in a protein are held by peptide bonds, and human proteins are made of L-α-amino acids, with only 20 standard amino acids.
What is the general structure of an α-amino acid and what are the components of this structure?
What is the general structure of an α-amino acid and what are the components of this structure?
The general structure of an α-amino acid consists of an amino group (NH2), a carboxylic acid group (COOH), and a side chain group (R) attached to the central carbon (Cα).
How are amino acids classified based on their characteristics? Provide at least two classification criteria.
How are amino acids classified based on their characteristics? Provide at least two classification criteria.
Amino acids are classified based on their chemical nature, nutritional essentiality, and metabolic products/fate.
Explain the classification of proteins based on their function and chemical nature.
Explain the classification of proteins based on their function and chemical nature.
What are standard amino acids, and how many of them are there?
What are standard amino acids, and how many of them are there?
What are the learning objectives related to the classification of amino acids discussed by Dr. Chandrika D Nayak?
What are the learning objectives related to the classification of amino acids discussed by Dr. Chandrika D Nayak?
How is the general structure of an alpha-amino acid defined?
How is the general structure of an alpha-amino acid defined?
What is the definition of an amino acid according to Dr. Chandrika D Nayak?
What is the definition of an amino acid according to Dr. Chandrika D Nayak?
How are Glycine and Alanine structured?
How are Glycine and Alanine structured?
What are standard amino acids and how many are there?
What are standard amino acids and how many are there?
