content: Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They play a critical role in various biological processes in living organisms. Each amino acid consists of a basic amino group (NH2), an acidic carboxyl group (COOH), and a unique side chain (R group) attached to a central carbon atom (alpha carbon). The properties of the amino acid are largely determined by its R group. Twenty standard amino acids are encoded by the genetic code in humans and many other organisms. These amino acids can be linked together in varying sequences to form proteins. The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its structure and function.
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