Biochemistry-Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What atoms do proteins contain?
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
2
Q
What are proteins?
A
Proteins are synthesized from 100 or more amino acids linked together in a precise arrangement.
3
Q
How many types of amino acids are there?
A
20
4
Q
What is the basic structure of an amino acid?
A
C linked to NH2 + COOH + H + R Group
NH2 = Amino group & COOH = Carboxylic Acid
5
Q
What is the difference between each amino acid?
A
R group
6
Q
What is a common suffix for amino acids?
A
ine
