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What are proteins made up of? |
Amino acids |
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What functional group do amino acids contain |
Amino group -NH² and a carboxyl group -COOH |
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How are proteins formed? |
Condensation of many amino acids |
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What is the link between two amino acids? |
Peptide link -CONH- |
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What are essential amino acids? |
Amino acids the body cannot make so must be acquired from diet |
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Why do proteins change shape when heated? |
Long chain molecules in proteins are held by intermolecular bonding. When proteins are heated, intermolecular bonds break, allowing the protein to change shape. |
