amino acids Flashcards

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1
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contain a central/alpha _______, an _____ group, a _______ group, a ________ and a _ group (side chain)

A

carbon, amino, carboxyl, hydrogen, R

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there are __ different amino acids, so each R group is different

A

20

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3
Q

amino acids have the same ________ _______

A

fundamental structure

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4
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called amino acid because there are _____ groups and ______-____ groups

A

amino, carboxyl-acid

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5
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there are _ amino acids found in the human body through diet

A

9

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