10.2.1 - Amino Acids
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What is an amino acid?
💡 Hint: Think about the building blocks of proteins.
Name one essential amino acid.
💡 Hint: These are key for our diet.
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What is the general formula for an amino acid?
💡 Hint: Consider the components that define an amino acid.
All amino acids are optically active except:
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of glycine.
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Explain how amino acid diversity contributes to protein functionality.
💡 Hint: Think about heritable traits and protein functions.
Design a diet plan ensuring intake of all essential amino acids.
💡 Hint: Imagine balancing different food groups.
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