Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
AMINO ACIDS.pptx
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2. Amino acids are molecules that
combine to form proteins. Amino
acids and proteins are the building
blocks of life.
When proteins are digested or
broken down, amino acids are left.
Amino acids can also be used as a
source of energy by the body.
3. The sequence makes the protein
take different shapes and have
different functions in your body
are organic compounds that
contain both amino and carboxylic
acid functional groups.
alpha-amino acids, which
comprise proteins