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How many standard amino acids are found in the human body?
How many standard amino acids are found in the human body?
20
What are the three common chemical groups found in all amino acids?
What are the three common chemical groups found in all amino acids?
Amino group (NH2), carboxylic acid group (COOH), and a hydrogen atom attached to a carbon
What are the monomers of proteins?
What are the monomers of proteins?
Amino acids
What is the term for the varying part of an amino acid that differs from one amino acid to another?
What is the term for the varying part of an amino acid that differs from one amino acid to another?
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What is the process by which the 3D structure of a protein is disrupted, leading to the loss of its biological function?
What is the process by which the 3D structure of a protein is disrupted, leading to the loss of its biological function?
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What is the term for the process by which proteins attain their native 3D structure?
What is the term for the process by which proteins attain their native 3D structure?
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What is the name of the disease caused by the misfolding of proteins in the brain?
What is the name of the disease caused by the misfolding of proteins in the brain?
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What is the term for peptides that have biological significance and are not part of larger proteins?
What is the term for peptides that have biological significance and are not part of larger proteins?
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What is the process by which proteins are attached to carbohydrates?
What is the process by which proteins are attached to carbohydrates?
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What is the term for the study of the structure and function of proteins?
What is the term for the study of the structure and function of proteins?
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