Structure of Amino Acids

Amino acids are carbon compounds that contain two functional groups: an amino group (NH2) and a carboxylic acid group (COOH). A side chain attached to the compound gives each amino acid a unique set of characteristics.

Essential Amino Acids

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Structure of Amino Acids
Amino Acid Properties

Classes of Amino Acids
Amino Acid Disorders Screening
Functions and Non-functions in proteins