Question

What is an amino acid? A. an organic compound that builds proteins B. an organic compound that contains carbon, not hydrogen C. an organic compound that contains multiple side chains D. an organic compound that is a carbohydrate How do proteins form in the human body?

Answer 1

A, These proteins are created in the body by condensation of amino acids under the influence of enzyme catalysts, using patterns or direction from the nucleic acids in the cells. The amino acid units in a protein molecule are held together by peptide bonds, and form chains called polypeptide chains.

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