Amino Acids Get Their Name Because They Have an Amino

question 18

True/False

Amino acids get their name because they have an amino group (NH₃⁺)and an acid group (COO-).

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The difficulty in learning new information because of the interference of existing similar knowledge or memories.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon where newly acquired information interferes with the retention of previously learned information.

Blocking

A phenomenon in learning where an established cue for a particular response prevents the acquisition of the same response to a new cue.

Absentmindedness

A state of forgetfulness or being easily distracted, often resulting from inattention or lack of focus.