Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Which amino acid has the possibility of forming inter or intra polypeptide chain covalent bonds?

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  1. Biomolecules are organic molecules made up of mainly carbon and hydrogen but there are other elements present in them.
  2. These elements include oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and nitrogen.
  3. These molecules are helpful in the structure and function of the living body.
  4. There are two types of biomolecules, these are:
  • Macromolecules
  • Micromolecules
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