Each Amino Acid Has Two Functional Groups in Common and One

question 27

Multiple Choice

Each amino acid has two functional groups in common and one of 20 other groups attached to the α-carbon. The two functional groups are

• A)carboxyl and amine.
• B)ester and amine.
• C)carboxyl and amide.
• D)alcohol and amine.
• E)carboxyl and peptide.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, involved in emotion regulation, memory processing, and decision-making.

Emotional Changes

Alterations in one's mood or emotional state, which can be influenced by various factors including psychological, physiological, and environmental.

Temperature Regulation

The physiological and behavioral processes by which an organism maintains its body temperature within an optimal range.

Sacral

Pertaining to the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of the spine in between the hip bones of the pelvis.