5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of amino acids in the body?
To synthesize body proteins
What determines the precise amino acid content in a protein?
The sequence of bases in the gene encoding the protein
What is the average number of amino acids in the polypeptide chains of proteins found in human serum?
100 to 150
What functional groups are present in an amino acid?
Amino and carboxylic acid
What is a chain of amino acids known as?
Polypeptide
Test your knowledge of amino acids and their role as the building blocks of proteins in this informative quiz. Explore the biological importance of specific amino acids and their impact on protein function, growth, repair, and cellular maintenance.
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