Amino Acids: Fundamentals and Diversity
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What is the fundamental unit of proteins?

  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids
  • Amino acids (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • How many amino acids are used to construct all body proteins?

  • 20 (correct)
  • 50
  • 200
  • 100
  • What bonds link amino acids to create polypeptide chains?

  • Peptide bonds (correct)
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds
  • What defines the chemical nature and structure of different amino acids?

    <p>Side chain (R)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of amino acids are rare in nature?

    <p>D – form (dextrorotation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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