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AMINO ACIDS - Coggle Diagram
AMINO ACIDS
Chemical Properties
characterized by their amphoteric nature-they can act as both acids and bases due to the presence of both amino and carboxyl groups.
side chain (R group) can be neutral, acidic, or basic, influencing the amino acid's behavior in proteins and metabolic pathways
Biological Importance
combine in various sequences to form proteins, which are responsible for countless vital functions, including:
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Definition and Structure
organic molecules that serve as the fundamental units for proteins, which are essential to all forms of life. Each amino acid contains three key components:
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A unique side chain, known as the R group, which distinguishes one amino acid from another
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