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What type of bond links amino acids together in peptides and proteins?
What type of bond links amino acids together in peptides and proteins?
- Ionic bond
- Covalent bond
- Amide bond (correct)
- Hydrogen bond
How many amino acid residues does an oligopeptide contain?
How many amino acid residues does an oligopeptide contain?
- Two
- Three
- Many
- Ten (correct)
How many different types of amino acids have been identified in nature?
How many different types of amino acids have been identified in nature?
- 500 (correct)
- 50
- 20
- 1000
Which of the following components do some amino acids form in lipids?
Which of the following components do some amino acids form in lipids?
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What do some amino acids function as in the body?
What do some amino acids function as in the body?
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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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Test your knowledge on the biochemistry of proteins with this quiz focusing on the composition, structure, and functions of proteins in living organisms.
