Amino Acid At Biology Glossary
What is it? The basic building block of proteins (or polypeptides). Containing a basic amino (NH2) group, an acidic carboxyl (COOH) group and a side chain (R - of a number of different kinds) attached to an alpha carbon atom. Thus:Bio Definition Added By: Charlotte
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