Proteins

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Also known as:  Peptides;  Polypeptides

 

Description

Proteins are molecules consisting of approximately 50 or more Amino Acids linked by bonds (known as Peptide bonds) between the Amino Group and the Carboxyl Group.  Note that compounds consisting of less than 50 Amino Acids linked in the same manner are considered to be Peptides.  Half of the dry weight of a (lean) human body is comprised of Protein.

 

Groups of Proteins

 Proteins - Conjugated

 Proteins - Dietary

 Proteins - Endogenous

 

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