Amino Acids

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What does the primary sequence of a protein refer to?

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The primary sequence of a protein refers to the order of amino acids.

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What gives a protein its unique shape?

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The unique sequence of amino acids in its polypeptide chain, the unique folding due to the sequence of amino acids, and hydrogen bonding & unique interactions between the 'R' groups all contribute to a protein's unique shape.

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What is the term for two or more polypeptides attached together that work as one unit?

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Quaternary structure.

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What does the tertiary structure of a protein refer to?

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The tertiary structure refers to the entire polypeptide forming a three-dimensional structure.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain (R group).

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How many standard amino acids are there?

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There are 20 standard amino acids.

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What is the role of the 'R' group in amino acids?

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The 'R' group determines the unique properties and characteristics of each amino acid.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a covalent bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of protein folding?

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Protein folding is crucial because it determines the protein's function and activity.