Chapter 2.6, Problem 2CYP

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The basic structure of amino acid.

Introduction:

Proteins are the macromolecules that are made up of the smaller subunits known as an amino acid. Amino acids and proteins are the essential organic molecules and are referred to as 'the building blocks of life.' The protein plays a vital role in several functions of the body, for example, in defense from pathogen, and production of hormones.