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What is the characteristic element of proteins?
What is the characteristic element of proteins?
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Carbon
How many commonly occurring amino acids are there?
How many commonly occurring amino acids are there?
- 10
- 20 (correct)
- 15
- 25
What does the term 'alpha amino acids' refer to?
What does the term 'alpha amino acids' refer to?
- Amino acids with the amino group attached to the same carbon atom as the carboxyl group (correct)
- Amino acids with a three-letter abbreviation
- Amino acids with an imino group
- Amino acids with a one-letter abbreviation
Which element is a minor constituent of proteins?
Which element is a minor constituent of proteins?
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How much of the total dry body weight is made up of proteins?
How much of the total dry body weight is made up of proteins?
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Which type of amino acid group does not contain proline?
Which type of amino acid group does not contain proline?
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Which amino acid is not found in proteins?
Which amino acid is not found in proteins?
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Which type of amino acid group includes Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, and Tryptophan?
Which type of amino acid group includes Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, and Tryptophan?
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Which amino acid type comprises Valine, Leucine, and Isoleucine?
Which amino acid type comprises Valine, Leucine, and Isoleucine?
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Which amino acid type is known for its OH-Pro and OH-Lys variations found in proteins?
Which amino acid type is known for its OH-Pro and OH-Lys variations found in proteins?
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