HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the monomer of proteins?
A
amino acids
B
polypeptides
C
nucleotides
D
monosaccharides
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, proteins are composed of monomers called amino acids. They are linked together to form a polypeptide chain, which folds into a three dimensional (3D) structure to constitute a functional protein (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-2: -Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are left. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body: Break down food.

Detailed explanation-3: -A protein is made up of amino acids. Thus, amino acid behaves as a monomer in the formation of a polymer that is a protein (The polymer is itself protein).

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