Describe the structure of an amino acid.  Be sure to describe how the R-group of an amino acid will influence the properties of the amino acid.  In addition, describe how the amino acids link together to form polypeptides

Q: Amino acids a. Draw a generalized amino acid b. Label the functional groups that you recognize

A: In this question we have to describe about the structure of amino acid which is a part of protein

Q: List two types of DNA mutations and state which one is more likely to have a severe effect on the…

A: DNA mutations are a sudden change in the DNA sequence. Mutations can be caused by various factors,…

Q: List the nitrogen bases and explain their bonding patterns.

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Q: Write down the reactions of serine and arginine amino acids with carboxyl and amino groups.

A: Amino acids are the monomers of the macromolecule, proteins. Twenty different amino acids are…

Q: Explain the colour reactions of amino acids

A: All  Alpha amino acids give purple colour. This purple  complex is known as ruhemann's purple .…

Q: A long-chain amino alcohol joined by an amide bond to a fatty acid and containing a glycosidic or a…

A: Biological macromolecules are those large molecules that are necessary for the survival and growth…

Q: Describe what an isomer is, explain why Glucose, Fructose and Galactose are isomers and describe how…

A: Carbohydrates are molecules which are polyhydric aldehydes or polyhydric ketone.

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

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Q: Describe how the structure of amino acids allows them to be linked into long peptide chains to form…

A: Amino acids are molecules containing an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side-chain that…

Q: classification of amino acids.

A: Amino Acids are the building units of proteins linked together by "Peptide bond". There are about…

Q: explain why all monosaccharides and disaccharide are soluble in water

A: Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy ketone or polyhdroxy aldehyde or compounds which produces them on…

Q: Name and draw the structures of the amino acids that fit the following descriptions:(a) Contains an…

A: An amino acid is an organic molecule that is made up of a basic amino group (−NH2), an acidic…

Q: Describe the linkages between amino acids that form polypeptide chains.

A: Proteins or polypeptides are end products of the gene expression process. These biomolecules are…

Q: Describe the acid–base properties of amino acids

A: Acids provide off H+ (Hydrogen) ions in water; bases provide off OH- (Hydroxide) ions in water.…

Q: Identify the components that are consistent between all 20 amino acids in the body. SELECT ALL THAT…

A: An amino acid is composed of basic amino NH2 group, acidic carboxyl COOH group and have side chain R…

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: Identify the modified monosaccharides found in naturally occurring polysaccharides and identify the…

A: Two and three carbon saccharides are the simplest of all the sugars found in nature. They may be…

Q: identify an amino acid that contains a sulfhydryl side chain (complete name)

A: Amino acids are monomeric units of polypeptides. They form peptide bonds to make a polypeptide.…

Q: Explain the effect of a double bond on the shape of fatty acids.

A: Introduction: A fatty acid is made up of a straight chain of an even or odd number of carbon atoms,…

Q: Name and discuss the non-covalent interactions that maintain protein structure.

A: Several noncovalent interactions stabilize the three dimensional structure of a protein and hence…

Q: Describe The Vitamin required for the synthesis of nucleic acid is:

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Q: explain why all monosaccharide and disaccharide are soluble in water

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Q: Using a diagram, show why a peptide bond is planar. Why are cis peptide bonds uncommon or rate in…

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Q: Yhich amino acid is considered to be hydrophilic? a. Methionine b. Alanine c. Glycine d. Threonine

A: Hydrophilic amino acids are those acids which are highly stable when present in water. They are…

Q: Consider the structure of the amino acid L-alanine. Which functional groups are common to all amino…

A: All amino acids consist of four moieties - one hydrogen atom (H), one carboxyl group (COOH), one…

Q: Create a flowchart of Amino Acids and classify them depending on the polarity of its R group

A: All Amino acids consist of - COOH ( carboxyl group ) and -NH2 group ( amino group), because of the…

Q: Explain the chirality of amino acid molecules.

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

Q: Briefly explain why the size and weight of a protein are not directly proportional to the number of…

A: Proteins are biopolymers made of amino acid units. Amino acids are comprised of carbon, hydrogen, a…

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: Explain how each structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary) of a protein affects its…

A: Proteins are an unbranched polymer of amino acid. Amino acids are joined with each other with a…

Q: N-linked oligosaccharides can be covalently linked to proteins at which amino acid? O Asn Gly Ser O…

A: N-linked glycosylation is the process of attaching an oligosaccharide, a carbohydrate made up of…

Q: N-linked oligosaccharides can be covalently linked to proteins at which amino acid?   a.  Gly  b.…

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Q: Proteins that bind to specific carbohydrates are called pectins O oligonucleotides…

A: Answer is lectins

Q: The biological marcomolecules composed or multiple units of amino acids is

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Q: Describe five major types of lipids

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Q: Which of the following amino acids is most likely to be found on the outside of a soluble protein?…

A: The DNA sequence will determine the amino acids sequence  which was a unique sequence in each…

Q: Describe the levels of structure of a protein and tell how they would be affected by: a. Hydrolysis…

A: Proteins are composed of amino acids. They are linked together by peptide linkages. Proteins have…

Q: When two amino acids join together, they form a____ . What is the name for the type of bond that…

A: Protein is a complex macromolecule that is composed of amino acids. Amino acids are the building…

Q: Account for the origin of the term carbohydrate

A: Carbohydrates are a naturally occurring compound defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones which…

Q: 2b. Identify the subunits (monomers) that make up cellulose. Monosaccharides Glycerol and Fatty Acid…

A: identify the subunit that makes up the cellulose : As cellulose could be a molecule, consisting of…

Q: Name and draw the structures of the amino acids that fit the following descriptions:(a) Contains a…

A: Amino acids are the smallest monomer of the polypeptide, which has amine and the carboxylic group…

Q: Name four major groups of amino acids, categorizedby the properties of their R groups. Explain how…

A: Amino acids are the basic constituent molecules/monomers that combine to form proteins. Amino acids…

Q: describe how monosaccharides like glucose and fructose assume or transform into its corresponding…

A: It is asked to describe how monosaccharides like glucose and fructose assume or transform into its…

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

A: Amino acids are molecules containing amino and a carboxylic group and a side chain that is specific…

Essential nutrients

These are the organic compounds present in the food that provide nourishment essential for the development and growth of our body. Nutrients not only provide us with the required energy to carry out various biological processes but are also the building blocks for repair and growth in our bodies.

Vitamins

The vitamins are organic molecules required in low concentration for the proper functioning of the body. They cannot be generated in the organism and are taken into the body through the diet. The lack of proper vitamins results in diverse deficiency disorders. They are thus called essential nutrients. The important vitamins are vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, and vitamin E.