Question
Amino acids are the monomers that form proteins. The diagram shows the general structure of an amino acid.
A central carbon atom--the letter C--is bonded to an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom, and an R group.
Which property of amino acids allows for a wide variety of proteins?
A. the variety of bonds that may form between two amino acids
B. the variability of the R group
C. the number of amino groups (-NH2) that may attach to the central carbon atom
D. the number of carboxyl groups (-COOH) that may attach to the central carbon atom
A central carbon atom--the letter C--is bonded to an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom, and an R group.
Which property of amino acids allows for a wide variety of proteins?
A. the variety of bonds that may form between two amino acids
B. the variability of the R group
C. the number of amino groups (-NH2) that may attach to the central carbon atom
D. the number of carboxyl groups (-COOH) that may attach to the central carbon atom
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**B. the variability of the R group.**
The R group (side chain) of an amino acid is what differentiates one amino acid from another, leading to a vast variety of protein structures and functions. Each amino acid has a unique R group that can vary in size, shape, charge, and polarity, which contributes to the diversity of proteins.
**B. the variability of the R group.**
The R group (side chain) of an amino acid is what differentiates one amino acid from another, leading to a vast variety of protein structures and functions. Each amino acid has a unique R group that can vary in size, shape, charge, and polarity, which contributes to the diversity of proteins.