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Which group is not attached to the α-C in an L-amino acid?
Which group is not attached to the α-C in an L-amino acid?
What is the linkage that forms a protein?
What is the linkage that forms a protein?
Which amino acid contains an imino group (NH)?
Which amino acid contains an imino group (NH)?
How are amino acids classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain?
How are amino acids classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain?
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What determines the nutritional value of an amino acid?
What determines the nutritional value of an amino acid?
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Study Notes
Amino Acid Structure
- In an L-amino acid, the hydrogen atom is not attached to the α-C.
- The side chain (R group) is attached to the α-C in an L-amino acid.
Protein Formation
- Peptide bonds form a protein through a condensation reaction.
Amino Acid Functional Groups
- Proline is the amino acid that contains an imino group (NH).
Classification of Amino Acids
- Amino acids are classified based on the number of carbon atoms they contain: alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ), and delta (δ).
Nutritional Value of Amino Acids
- The nutritional value of an amino acid is determined by its ability to be synthesized by the human body or obtained from the diet.
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Test your knowledge of proteins and amino acids with this quiz. From the structure of polypeptides to the bonds that form proteins, challenge yourself with questions about the fundamental building blocks of life.
