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Interpretation: The name of the standard amino acids that have side chains with the given characteristic has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of
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Interpretation: The name of the standard amino acids that have side chains with the given characteristic has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of
(c)
Interpretation: The name of the standard amino acids that have side chains with the given characteristic has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of
(d)
Interpretation: The name of the standard amino acids that have side chains with the given characteristic has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Amino acid is a compound that is composed of
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- How many carbon atoms are present in the R group in each of the following standard amino acids?arrow_forwardWhich of the following describes the primary structure of proteins? a. The collective shape assumed by all of the chains in a protein containing multiple chains. b. The folding of an individual protein molecule. c. The regular repeated shape of the protein molecules backbone. d. The sequence of amino acids bonded together by peptide bonds.arrow_forwardWhich of the following are true concerning the chemical bond that forms between the carboxyl (RCOOH) group of one amino acid and the amino (RCNH2) group of another? a.The bond is called a peptide bond. b.It is formed by inserting a water molecule between them. c.It is formed by a dehydration reaction. d.A polypeptide has more of these bonds than a protein.arrow_forward
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- Give an example of amino acids that could give rise to the interactions pictured in Fig. 21-24 that maintain the tertiary structures of proteins.arrow_forwardIn a pleated sheet secondary structure for a protein a. describe the general shape of the protein backbone b. describe the general locations for the amino acid R groupsarrow_forwardHow are fats and oils structurally similar? How are they different?arrow_forward
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