The following points highlight the fourteen important functions of amino acids. (1) They are building blocks of proteins and enzymes. (2) Storage of nitrogen occurs in the form of amides. (3) Amino acid glycine provides nitrogen and carbon atoms for the synthesis of protoporphyrin and heme (= haem). (4) Tryptophan produces plant hormone indole 3-acetic acid or IAA and vitamin [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on the Amino Acids. They are organic acids (with carboxylic group —COOH) having amino group (—NH2) generally attached to a-carbon or carbon next to the carboxylic group. Carboxylic group provides an acidic property to the amino acid while amino group gives it a basic reaction. The a-carbon also bears a variable hydrocarbon [...]
Learn about::- 1. Definition of Peptides 2. Primary Structure of Peptides 3. Determination of the Primary Structure 4. Synthesis 5. Physiologically Active. Contents: Definition of Peptides Primary Structure of Peptides Determination of the Primary Structure of Peptides Synthesis of Peptides Physiologically Active Peptides 1. Definition of Peptides: A peptide consists of two or more amino acids linked by a peptide [...]