Amino Acids
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What is the primary purpose of amino acids in the body?

  • To aid in the breakdown of body proteins
  • To synthesize body proteins (correct)
  • To provide energy for cellular processes
  • To regulate gene expression

    • What determines the precise amino acid content in a protein?

  • The type of carboxylic acid functional group present
  • The length of the polypeptide chain
  • The chemical composition of the R group
  • The sequence of bases in the gene encoding the protein (correct)

    • What is the average number of amino acids in the polypeptide chains of proteins found in human serum?

  • 200 to 250
  • 100 to 150 (correct)
  • 25 to 50
  • 50 to 75

    • What functional groups are present in an amino acid?

    <p>Amino and carboxylic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chain of amino acids known as?

    <p>Polypeptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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