Amino Acids and Proteins Quiz
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Which type of amino acids are commonly found in proteins?

  • β-amino acids
  • α-amino acids (correct)
  • γ-amino acids
  • δ-amino acids
  • What is the chemical group attached to the α-carbon in amino acids?

  • Amino group
  • Hydrogen atom
  • Side chain (–R) (correct)
  • Carboxylate group
  • How many substituents does the α-carbon in amino acids have?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4 (correct)
  • 1
  • In which configuration can the α-carbon of amino acids exist?

    <p>D- or L- configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are the amino acids in mammalian proteins D-amino acids or L-amino acids?

    <p>L-amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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