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Amino-acid units in a protein are linked by peptide bonds. What is another name for this kind of bond?
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An amino acid consists of an alpha carbon atom, an amine group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group. The R group is what makes each of the 20 amino acids unique and allows them to interact with other amino acids. Show more…
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