Amino Acids

Explain the process of digestion and absorption of dietary proteins.

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Introduction Proteins are essential nutrients that perform a wide range of functions in the body, including building tissues, supporting immune responses, and acting as enzymes and hormones. However, dietary proteins cannot be used directly by the body; they must first be broken down into their building blocks, called amino acids. This answer explains the step-by-step […]

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Define amino acids and classify them based on their chemical structure and properties.

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Definition and Classification of Amino Acids What are Amino Acids? Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid consists of a central carbon atom (called the alpha carbon) bonded to four groups: An amino group (-NH2) A carboxyl group (-COOH) A hydrogen atom (H) A distinctive side chain or R group

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Classify amino acids based on their structure and physicochemical properties. Provide examples for each category.

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Classification of Amino Acids Based on Structure and Physicochemical Properties Introduction to Amino Acids Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid has a central carbon (called the alpha carbon) bonded to four groups: an amino group (–NH₂), a carboxyl group (–COOH), a hydrogen atom (H), and a side chain (R group).

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