Describe the basic structure of an amino acid. State which part of the amino acid makes it unique.

Q: Describe the basic structure of an amino acid and the formation ofa peptide bond.

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Q: The sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain determines its final

A: Amino acids are generally referred to as the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids are the…

Q: Give an explanation of the many functions of proteins and an example for each function.

A: Proteins are macromolecules that conduct a variety of tasks.

Q: Explain why change in pH can affect the function of the proteins.

A: Proteins are the building blocks of the body. Amino acids are joined together by a peptide bond to…

Q: . Define the term side chain in the context of amino acid or protein structure.

A: Sidechains are the shapes that stick out from the backbone of a protein. Some sidechains have only…

Q: Describe the structures of nucleotides and list the nitrogen bases.

A: Nucleotides:   It is the monomer of DNA. It consists of three things i.e. nitrogenous base,…

Q: Explain how amino acids are combined to form proteins.

A: Deoxyribonucleic acid(DNA) is a molecule comprised of two polynucleotide chains coiled around each…

Q: Classify amino acids according to their functional groups.

A: Amino acids are chemical molecules with amino and carboxylate functional groups, as well as a side…

Q: Describe how two amino acids are combined to form apolypeptide.

A: The translation is the process of building the polymers of protein where the amino acids sequence…

Q: Describe four levels of protein structure

A: Proteins are a large type of biomolecules. One or more long chains of amino acids are the main…

Q: Explain how carbohydrates are linked to proteins.

A: Proteins and carbohydrates are major biomolecules present in the body. They occur in the body both…

Q: The primary structure of a protein involves

A: Proteins are composed of amino acids that are link by one another with the peptide bond. Proteins…

Q: Explain how the order of amino acids determines theway in which a protein folds.

A: Protein has to fold in a proper way to become functional.

Q: Identify the amino acid shown below. (Note: single letter code is provided as answer) H,N-C-COOH CH2…

A: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. The building blocks of living organisms are amino…

Q: Explain the tertiary structure of amino acids ?

A: Amino acid is organic acid that contains alpha amino group, alpha carboxy group, a variable side…

Q: Write the general formula for an amino acid, and describe how amino acids differ from one another.

A: Biomolecules are molecules present in living organisms. Those are essential for the living…

Q: Describe the general structure of amino acids with annotated diagram

A: The large organic molecules that are produced in the human body are called as biological…

Q: Define a protein, and describe one important function of proteins in the human body.

A: Amino acid is the basic unit of proteins, they are made up of carbon,  hydrogen, oxygen and…

Q: Describe how physical properties of amino acids affect protein structure?

A: Answer: introduction   physical properties of amino acids plays a vital role in the structure of…

Q: Two monosaccharide are joined together by

A: Carbohydrates or carbs are maconutrient consisting of Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. In nature…

Q: Explain the fate of amino acids

A: Digestion of dietary proteins and degradation of cellular proteins generates free amino acids. They…

Q: Define amino acid

A: Biomolecule also known as biological molecule is any of the numerous substances that are produced by…

Q: Identify an amino acid that complies with the following characteristic: (Write the COMPLETE name)…

A: An acid is a solution in which the concentration of H+ ions is very high. In contrast, a base is a…

Q: Using the materials commonly found in a kitchen, explain how todistinguish between a protein and a…

A: Proteins are molecules that are made of units of amino acids. They are vital in carrying out many…

Q: Explain the chirality of amino acid molecules.

A: If any combination of rotations, translations, and conformational changes cannot superimpose a…

Q: Which letter in the diagram below is pointing to the amino acid

A: The given figure shows the process of translation .

Q: what is the overall amino acid sequence?

A: Sequence of a peptide can be determined by digesting the peptide with different agents that cleave…

Q: Give the characteristic features of other amino acids and highlight the side chain that is unique.

A: A repeated sequence of amino acids forms the structure of a protein. Amino acids contain a carboxyl…

Q: Determine the pKa of the amino acid using the graph graph attached:

A: Amino acids contain amino group and carboxyl group along with R side chain. The R side chain defines…

Q: Describe a protein.

A: Biomolecule is one of the many substances produced by cell and living organisms and is sometimes…

Q: Differentiate between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides, and giveexamples of each.

A: saccharides are sweet-tasting substances that are present in foodstuff, mainly in carbohydrates,…

Q: Describe five major types of lipids

A: Lipids:  These are long polymers of fatty acids containing long non-polar hydrocarbon chains with a…

Q: Differentiate between amino acid composition and amino acid sequence

A: First step to analyse protein is to know the composition then know the sequence of amino acid.

Q: Explain how protein is synthesized.

A: DNA undergoes transcription to synthesize mRNA. The mRNA synthesized through transcription is…

Q: Why is knowledge of a protein’s structure important?

A: Proteins are macromolecules formed by the long chain of amino acids and are the functional product…

Q: Describe the structure of a fatty acid and explain how it is named

A: A fatty acid is the simplest form of lipids that is a long hydrocarbon chain attached to the…

Q: Describe the structure of carbohydrates and explain their rolesin cells.

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Q: Explain the chain of Protein in amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

A: Protein plays an important role in the structural and functional unit of the body. Proteins are made…

Q: Classify the fatty acid based on chain length

A: Lipids are macromolecules that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen just like carbohydrates…

Q: Describe a difference between large and small proteins.

A: Proteins are made up of smaller monomers which are known as amino acids. A protein molecule consists…

Q: Give other health problems associated with amino acid aside from Kwashiorkor disease? Give a short…

A: Aminoacids are the monomer units of proteins. Aminoacids are joined by peptide bond to give linear…

Q: Sketch the basic structures of amino acids, nucleotides,monosaccharides, and fatty acids.

A: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are the major biomolecules in the body. Amino…