Based on the Structure of Its Side Chains,the Amino Acid

question 276

Multiple Choice

Based on the structure of its side chains,the amino acid shown below can be classified as

• A)acidic.
• B)basic.
• C)neutral,non-polar.
• D)neutral,polar.

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Definitions:

Smooth ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.

Signal Transduction Receptors

Proteins located on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific molecules and trigger a response, often leading to a change in cell function.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, essential for cellular activities and metabolic processes.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates found outside of cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.