IGNOU BBCCT 101 2026 - Describe the general structure of a-amino acids and classify them base

Question

Describe the general structure of a-amino acids and classify them based on their side chains.

10 Feb 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 254

Alpha-amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins and are characterized by a common structural framework. Each alpha-amino acid consists of a central carbon atom known as the alpha carbon, which is tetrahedrally bonded to four different groups: an amino group (–NH₂), a carboxyl group (–COOH), a hydrogen atom, and

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