Question

Which simple molecules are the basic units of protein?

Answer 1

1. Amino acids share a basic structure, which consists of a central carbon atom, also known as the alpha (α) carbon, bonded to an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), and a hydrogen atom.

Answer 2

Answer:

The basic structural unit of protein is the amino acid. To form proteins, amino acids are combined into long chains. There are 20 different amino acids in all. Nine of them are essential, which means that the body cannot manufacture them.