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what carbon is in amino acids
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Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, with some containing sulfur. The core structure of an amino acid consists of a central carbon atom (alpha carbon) bonded to an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group (side chain). The R group differs among amino acids, giving each its unique properties. This alpha carbon's tetrahedral arrangement is crucial for protein structure and function, as it allows for the three-dimensional conformation necessary for biological activity. The carbon atoms in amino acids are integral to the formation of peptide bonds, which link amino acids together in proteins, and they play a pivotal role in the biochemistry of life by participating in various metabolic pathways.
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