10 Questions
Which type of bond connects individual amino acid residues in a protein?
Covalent bond
Which part of an amino acid is responsible for its unique properties?
R group
What is the term for a polymer consisting of many amino acids?
Polypeptide
What is the term for the left side of an amino acid, where the nitrogen is located?
N terminal
What type of reaction occurs when two amino acids react with each other to form a peptide bond?
Condensation reaction
Which molecule forms the backbone of a protein?
Peptide bond
What is the term for the right side of an amino acid, where the carboxyl group is located?
C terminal
What type of reaction occurs when two amino acids react with each other to form a peptide bond?
Condensation
What is the term for a polymer consisting of many amino acids?
Protein
Which part of an amino acid is responsible for its unique properties?
R group
Test your knowledge on protein structure and learn about the basics of protein polymers, amino acids, and peptide bonds.
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