Amino acid
monomer of proteins (polypeptides)
Amino acids are organic compounds that contain amine (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups, along with a side chain (R group) specific to each amino acid. They are the building blocks of proteins and are essential for various biological processes such as muscle building, enzyme production, and hormone synthesis. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins, each with a unique side chain that gives the amino acid its specific properties.
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