BIOLOGY
STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS
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Question
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All amino acids contain which of the following (multiple correct answers)
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an amino (or amine) group
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a carboxyl (or carboxylic acid) group
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a phosphate group
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an R group
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a peptide bond
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -R group: The R group is a side chain specific to each amino acid that confers particular chemical properties to that amino acid. polypeptide: Any polymer of (same or different) amino acids joined via peptide bonds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Each of the 20 amino acids has a specific side chain, known as an R group, that is also attached to the carbon. The R groups have a variety of shapes, sizes, charges, and reactivities.
Detailed explanation-3: -Serine is the amino acid’s with its R group with a hydroxyl group attached to a CH2 group.
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