5 Questions
What type of bond links amino acids together in peptides and proteins?
Amide bond
How many amino acid residues does an oligopeptide contain?
Ten
How many different types of amino acids have been identified in nature?
500
Which of the following components do some amino acids form in lipids?
Phospholipids
What do some amino acids function as in the body?
Neurotransmitters
Study Notes
Peptide Bonding
- Peptide bonds link amino acids together in peptides and proteins.
Oligopeptide Composition
- Oligopeptides contain 2-20 amino acid residues.
Amino Acid Diversity
- There are 20 different types of amino acids that have been identified in nature.
Amino Acid Functions in Lipids
- Some amino acids form amine groups in lipids.
Amino Acid Functions in the Body
- Some amino acids function as neurotransmitters, hormones, and osmores in the body.
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