Explain function of amino acids.
Amino acids are molecules that combine to form protein. Some of the important function of amino acids are;
a.) Amino acid are building block of proteins .
b.) Amino acids are amphoteric(able to react both as an acid and a base), thus they can buffer in solutions, resisting change in pH .
c.) Histidine are found in active site of enzymes where it causes making and breaking of bonds.
d.) Cysteine links chain together by forming disulfide bonds.
e.) The non- protein amino acids are useful...
