Amino acids and proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What is isoelectric point?
A
The pH of which a protein has no overall net charge
2
Q
Conjugated proteins are proteins covalently linked chemical components in addition to amino acids. True or false?
A
True
3
Q
How many essential amino acids are there?
A
There are nine essential amino acids
4
Q
What are the essential amino acids?
A
- Alanine
- Valine
- Leucine
- Isoleucine
- Methionine
- Tryptophan
- Threonine
- Lysine
- Histidine
5
Q
Which isomers of amino acids is prominent in proteins?
A
L isomer
