5 Questions
Which type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?
Covalent bond
What is the term for a polymer of amino acids?
Polypeptide
How many types of amino acids are there?
20
What is the term for amino acids that our body can make?
Non-essential amino acids
What are proteins that transport nutrients across cell membranes called?
Carrier proteins
Study Notes
Protein Structure and Amino Acids
- Peptide bonds link amino acids together in a protein.
- A polypeptide is a polymer of amino acids.
- There are 20 different types of amino acids.
- Non-essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can make.
- Transport proteins are proteins that transport nutrients across cell membranes.
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