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In General,amino Acids Are Chiral Molecules That Act as Building

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In general,amino acids are chiral molecules that act as building blocks for proteins.In addition,amino acids and amino acid derivative can act as extracellular messenger molecules such as hormones or neurotransmitters.
a.How many different amino acids can be incorporated into proteins during translation?
b.Do ribosomes use L or D amino acids for protein synthesis?
c.Name one amino acid or amino acid derivative that can act as hormone or neurotransmitter.
d.Draw the predominant structure of valine at pH 10 (pKas are 2.3 and 9.7).

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a.20
b.L
c.glycine,g...

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