Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteins made of?
A
A long chain of recurring monomers called amino acids
2
Q
What are amino acids?
A
They share a common basic structure with a central carbon atom bound to:
- An amine group
- A carboxylic acid group
- A hydrogen atom
- A variable side chain (R)
3
Q
How many amino acids are universal to all living organisms?
A
20 of them
