Proteins and Amino Acids: Structure, Function

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Proteins

Concept: Proteins are defined as polymers formed by the union, through peptide bonds, of smaller units called amino acids. Proteins are macromolecules and are the most abundant compounds in living matter. They are specific to organisms as they express genetic information.

Functions: Proteins perform numerous vital functions, including:

  • Transport
  • Storage
  • Movement
  • Hormonal signaling
  • Immunological defense
  • Enzymatic catalysis
  • Homeostatic regulation
  • Structural support

Amino Acids

Amino acids are the structural

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