MDCAT Biology MCQ #989

What specific part of the general amino acid structure varies among the 20 different types commonly found in human proteins?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #989

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What specific part of the general amino acid structure varies among the 20 different types commonly found in human proteins?

    • A) Amino group
    • B) Carboxyl group
    • C) Alpha carbon
    • D) R-group

    Answer: R-group

    Explanation: The R-group (side chain) determines the amino acid identity; the amino group is tempting but it is conserved across all amino acids.