Amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are the most abundant and diverse group of naturally occurring molecules in the body.

Proteins are composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of life. There are 20 amino acids that can be combined in different ways to form thousands upon thousands of unique proteins. There is a wide range of functions, including structural support and transport.

Proteins are a class of biomolecules that are polymers of amino acids. The key elements in the structure of proteins are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. Proteins have an ability to catalyze chemical reactions by binding to an organic molecule and facilitating the reaction. They can also allow for more complex molecules to bind together through covalent bonds when an enzyme works as an appropriate catalyst for specific reactions.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They form a chain to create protein, which is the main building block of all living things. Amino acids are described as "weak" acids and bases. This means that they don't completely break down in water and make ions (the opposite is a strong acid or base).