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Which group is NOT attached to the α-carbon in an amino acid?
Which group is NOT attached to the α-carbon in an amino acid?
- Side Chain (R)
- Amino group
- Carbonyl group (correct)
- Hydrogen atom
What are the building units of proteins?
What are the building units of proteins?
- Amino Acids (correct)
- Nucleic Acids
- Fatty Acids
- Carbohydrates
What are amino acids with aliphatic groups in their side chains classified as?
What are amino acids with aliphatic groups in their side chains classified as?
- Aliphatic amino acids (correct)
- Aromatic amino acids
- Polar amino acids
- Non-polar amino acids
What are proteins polymers of?
What are proteins polymers of?
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Which classification of amino acids is based on the polarity of the side chain?
Which classification of amino acids is based on the polarity of the side chain?
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