BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Each amino acid is different from the other due to ____
A
The R group
B
The amino group
C
The carboxyl group
D
The central carbon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amino acids differ from each other with respect to their side chains, which are referred to as R groups. The R group for each of the amino acids will differ in structure, electrical charge, and polarity.

Detailed explanation-2: -They all have a basic amino group and an acidic carboxylic acid group. The different amino acids differ in their structures based on the identity of their side chains which is labeled in the structure as an R group. This group makes one amino acid unique from other amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -The R-group dictates the properties (size and structure) and nature of the amino acid (polarity). It determines if the amino acid is considered acidic, polar, nonpolar, basic, or neutral. The R-group can also help to predict the behaviour and the reactivity of the amino acid in a reaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every amino acid also has another atom or group of atoms bonded to the central atom known as the R group. This R group, or side chain, gives each amino acid proteins specific characteristics, including size, polarity, and pH.

Detailed explanation-5: -Classification: There are basically three major classifications for amino acids (1) those with nonpolar R group, (2) those with uncharged polar R groups, and (3) those with charged polar R group.

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