what are the building blocks of proteins?

Answer 1

All simple proteins are made up of amino acids joined to one another through peptide bonds. These building blocks differ in respect of side chains, and there are 20 of them that are incorporated in the above manner, dictated by their respective genes through messenger RNA.

Answer 2

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 main amino acids. Each amino acid has a slightly differrent structure and therefore property.

It is the amino acids coming together in a specific sequence that attributes the different secondary structures of proteins and also there catalytic effects.

Answer 3

Short answer : amino acids
Detailed answer: amino acid dictate structure-function relationships of peptides and proteins. The hydrophobic amino acids will generally be encountered in the interior of proteins shielded from direct contact with WATER. Conversely, the hydrophobic amino acids are generally found on the exterior of proteins as well. It is the nature of certain amino acids that allow enzyme reactions to occur.
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Answer 4

Amino Acids

Answer 5

Amino acid makes proteins.

Answer 6

Amino acids, specifically, alpha-amino acids.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amino_acids

This site should help.

Amino acids are also called the building blocks of life.

Answer 7

Amino acids.