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Which type of macromolecule is synthesized by condensation reactions?
Which type of macromolecule is synthesized by condensation reactions?
What is the role of enzymes in cells?
What is the role of enzymes in cells?
How many common small molecules are used to synthesize most biological macromolecules in cells?
How many common small molecules are used to synthesize most biological macromolecules in cells?
Which category of proteins provides physical support and shape to cells?
Which category of proteins provides physical support and shape to cells?
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What is the characteristic of the R group for all amino acids?
What is the characteristic of the R group for all amino acids?
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How many amino acids have hydrophilic R groups?
How many amino acids have hydrophilic R groups?
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What is the function of motility proteins in cells?
What is the function of motility proteins in cells?
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Which type of proteins enable cells to respond to chemical stimuli from the environment?
Which type of proteins enable cells to respond to chemical stimuli from the environment?
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How many amino acids have nonpolar, hydrophobic R groups?
How many amino acids have nonpolar, hydrophobic R groups?
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What is the characteristic of the R groups for hydrophilic amino acids?
What is the characteristic of the R groups for hydrophilic amino acids?
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Why do proteins fall into nine major classes?
Why do proteins fall into nine major classes?
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What is the unique characteristic of the α carbon atom in amino acids?
What is the unique characteristic of the α carbon atom in amino acids?
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