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What is the primary purpose of amino acids in the body?
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?
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?
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?
What functional groups are present in an amino acid?
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What is a chain of amino acids known as?
What is a chain of amino acids known as?
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