Practice - Amino Acids: The Monomers
Practice Questions
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What are amino acids?
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental components of proteins.
What is a zwitterion?
💡 Hint: Consider how amino acids behave in water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which part of the amino acid structure varies among different amino acids?
💡 Hint: Think of what makes each amino acid unique.
True or False: All amino acids have the same side chain.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of amino acids.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how the properties of amino acid R-groups affect protein folding and stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how amino acids contribute to the landscape of a folded protein.
Explain the impact of a single amino acid change on protein function, using sickle cell anemia as an example.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how changing one element can disrupt the balance in a system.
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