Which component of an amino acid confers its uniqueness with respect to other amino acids? In other words, which component is unique to each different amino acid?

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Chapter3: The Chemistry Of Life: Organic Compounds
Section3.4: Proteins
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Which component of an amino acid
confers its uniqueness with respect to other
amino acids? In other words, which
component is unique to each different
amino acid?
a. carboxyl group (COOH)
b. side chain (R)
c. nitrogen group
d. peptide bond
Transcribed Image Text:Which component of an amino acid confers its uniqueness with respect to other amino acids? In other words, which component is unique to each different amino acid? a. carboxyl group (COOH) b. side chain (R) c. nitrogen group d. peptide bond
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