In biochemistry，what is the main function of amide group and carboxyl group on amino acids？which one is more basic / acidic？？or there is no different between the two？
Nucleotides
It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.
Proteins are made up of amino acids. When few amino acids are joined, the formed structure is called an oligopeptide. Thus, amino acids are the main units of protein.
Each amino acid has a central carbon atom called Cα. To it 4 different groups are attached:
- N-terminal (-NH2 group) [amine group]
- C-terminal (-COOH group) [carboxyl group]
- R-group or the functional group
- Hydrogen (H) atom
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