The Functional Group Found in Proteins Is Called a (An)

question 76

Multiple Choice

The functional group found in proteins is called a (an)

• A) amide.
• B) carboxylic acid.
• C) amine.
• D) amino acid.
• E) dipeptide.

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Definitions:

Transamination

A biochemical process by which an amino group from one amino acid is transferred to a keto acid, forming a new amino acid.

Metabolized

The process by which substances are transformed within the body, often into energy or components for growth and repair.

Glucose

A basic form of sugar that serves as a crucial source of energy in living beings and is a constituent of numerous carbohydrates.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, necessary for health and vital processes in the body.