Lecture-1
Dr. Vipul Yadav
, Amino Acid
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play a central role in va
biological processes. Their structure and classification are key to understanding
functions.
Side Chain (R group): A variable group
attached to the alpha carbon, unique to each
amino acid and responsible for its properties.
Amino Group (-NH₂): A basic Carboxyl Group (-COOH): A
functional group attached to the acidic functional group attached
central (alpha) carbon. to the same central carbon.
, Amino Acids