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what is the structure of an amino acid
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An amino acid, the basic building block of proteins, features a central carbon atom (C), known as the alpha (α) carbon, bonded to four different groups: an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom (H), and a unique side chain (R group) that determines the amino acid's properties and identity. The uniqueness of each amino acid arises from the R group, varying from a simple hydrogen atom (as in glycine) to more complex structures (e.g., the benzyl group in phenylalanine). This structure allows amino acids to link via peptide bonds, forming proteins. The L configuration is the most common in naturally occurring amino acids, playing a crucial role in the structure and function of proteins.
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