If the basic formula of an α-amino acid is R-CH(NH2)-COOH, where R is the side chain, what is the primary point of distinction between any two proteins?

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Relative positions of amino, carboxyl groups and R

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Number of amino groups

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Number of carboxyl groups

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The side chain R

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Relative positions of amino, carboxyl groups and R

1.	If the basic formula of an α-amino acid is R-CH(NH2)-COOH, where R is the side chain, what is the primary point of distinction between any two proteins?
A.	Number of amino groups
B.	Number of carboxyl groups
C.	The side chain R
D.	Relative positions of amino, carboxyl groups and R
Answer» D. Relative positions of amino, carboxyl groups and R

If the basic formula of an α-amino acid is R-CH(NH2)-COOH, where R is the side chain, what is the primary point of distinction between any two proteins?

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