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Amino acids, peptides and proteins

In an α-amino acid, where are the amino and carboxyl groups attached?

A

The amino group is attached to the carboxyl carbon, while the carboxyl group is attached to the α-carbon.

B

Both are attached to the same α-carbon.

C

Both are attached to different carbon atoms in the carbon chain.

D

The amino group is attached to the α-carbon, while the carboxyl group is attached to the β-carbon.

Amino acids, peptides and proteins Flashcards

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Flashcards for Eduqas A Level Chemistry Amino acids, peptides and proteins, covering the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3. 24 cards, matched to the Eduqas A Level Chemistry (A410QS) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 31% of marks at A Level Chemistry, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.