Unit 3: Section 8 - Amino Acids, Proteins and DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 functional groups of amino acids?
A
NH2 and COOH (amine and carboxylic acid)
2
Q
How many naturally occuring amino acids are there in the body?
A
20
3
Q
What type of amino acids are found in the body? What does this mean about their structure?
A
α - amino acids (alpha) it means that NH2 is always on the carbon next to COOH
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