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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Essential amino acids
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उत्तर
Amino acids that cannot be synthesised in the human body and must be obtained through diet are known as essential amino acids.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Amino acids show amphoteric behaviour. Why?
What are non-essential amino acids? Give two examples.
Write the correct reaction for formation of the peptide bond between amino acids
The number of tripeptides formed by 3 different amino acids.
Lysine, \[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{H2N - (CH2)4 - CH - COOH}\\
\phantom{.....}|\\
\phantom{........}\ce{NH2}
\end{array}\] is:
(i) α-Amino acid
(ii) Basic amino acid
(iii) Amino acid synthesised in body
(iv) β-Amino acid
Amino acids behave like salts rather than simple amines or carboxylic acids. Explain.
Describe the term D- and L- configuration used for amino acids with examples.
Which of the following compound can form a zwitterion?
Amino acid are least soluble in water.
Which of the following is a basic amino acid?
