At Subunits Make up Proteins?

Proteins are made of subunits called amino acids and are used to build cells and do much of the work inside organisms. They also act as enzymes helping to control metabolic reactions in organisms. Amino acids contain two functional groups, the carboxyl group (-COOH) and the amino group (-NH2).

What subunits are found in proteins?

In the case of proteins, those subunits are amino acids. Any amino acid features a central carbon atom that is connected to an amino group, a hydrogen atom, and a carboxyl group.

What subunits make up proteins quizlet?

What subunits make up proteins? Nucleotides.

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