LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of an amino acid varies?
A
hydroxyl
B
R-group
C
carbonyl
D
C-C-N backbone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The alpha carbon also binds to an R-group, which differs from one amino acid to another and confers the amino acid with its acidic, basic or neutral properties.

Detailed explanation-2: -The amine and carboxyl groups of an amino acid are both covalently bonded to a central carbon atom. That carbon atom is also bonded to a hydrogen atom and an R group. It is this R group which varies from one amino acid to another and is called the amino acid side chain. Figure 13.1.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert Answer. The R-group of the amino acid varies from one amino acid to another. The amino acids are the molecules that make up the protein structure. The structure of the amino acids includes an anime group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH) linked to a central carbon (C) atom.

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