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What Are Proteins? — Structure & Function

By Reagan Devine
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The molecule shown has a carboxyl group, an R group, a hydrogen atom, and an alcohol group.

A student thinks they have discovered a new amino acid! Looking at the structure above, what is one reason you can immediately conclude that this is not an amino acid?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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