5 Questions
Which type of amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
α-amino acids
What is the chemical group attached to the α-carbon in amino acids?
Side chain (–R)
How many substituents does the α-carbon in amino acids have?
4
In which configuration can the α-carbon of amino acids exist?
D- or L- configuration
Are the amino acids in mammalian proteins D-amino acids or L-amino acids?
L-amino acids
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