Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-The difference between one amino acid and another is:
A) the type of peptide bond that each contains.
B) whether or not it is saturated.
C) the type of R-group that it may contain.
D) the type of sugar that each contains.
E) the type of base groups it contains.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-The difference between one amino acid and another is:
A) the type of peptide bond that each contains. 
B) whether or not it is saturated. 
C) the type of R-group that it may contain. 
D) the type of sugar that each contains. 
E) the type of base groups it contains.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The difference between one amino acid and another lies in the type of R-group (side chain) that it contains. This side chain determines the characteristics and properties of the amino acid.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Question