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Write a note on amino acid

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Write a note on amino acid
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Yogita Ingle 3 years, 11 months ago

  • Amino acids are classified as acidic, basic or neutral depending upon the relative number of amino and carboxyl groups in their molecule.
  • Equal number of amino and carboxyl groups makes it neutral
  • More number of amino than carboxyl groups makes it basic
  • More carboxyl groups as compared to amino groups makes it acidic

 

  • Amino acids are further classified as essential & Non-essential amino acids depending upon their synthesis
  • The amino acids, which can be synthesised in the body, are known as nonessential amino acids. Examples: Alanine, Cysteine, Glutamate
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