What Is the Chemical Formula of Amino Acid

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Start date Apr 9, 2009
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The chemical formula of amino acids varies depending on the specific amino acid in question. Amino acids are characterized as primary amines with a carboxy group, allowing them to link together to form peptides, polypeptides, and proteins. Each amino acid has a distinct side chain that influences its properties and functions. Understanding the structure and function of amino acids is fundamental in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Basic knowledge of organic chemistry
Understanding of amine and carboxylic acid functional groups
Familiarity with peptide bond formation
Knowledge of protein structure and function

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Apr 9, 2009

johncena

what is the chemical formula of amino acid?

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Apr 10, 2009

Borek

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Which one?

Please read something about them - your textbook or wikipedia article will do.

Apr 14, 2009

kashiark

Well amino acids are so named because they are primary amines with the carboxy group. They can link together and form peptides, polypeptides, and even proteins if there are enough of them.