Multiple Choice
What are the monomers or building blocks of proteins?
347
views
4. Biomolecules
Monomers & Polymers
Struggling with General Biology?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
What are the monomers of proteins called?
A
Nucleotides
B
Monosaccharides
C
Fatty acids
D
Amino acids
Verified step by step guidance1
Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They are made up of smaller units called monomers.
The monomers of proteins are called amino acids. These are organic compounds that combine to form proteins.
Amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain, which then folds into a specific shape to become a functional protein.
There are 20 different amino acids that can be combined in various sequences to create a wide variety of proteins, each with unique functions.
Understanding the role of amino acids as the building blocks of proteins is fundamental to studying how proteins function in biological systems.
Related Videos
Related Practice
Monomers & Polymers practice set
Problem sets built by lead tutorsExpert video explanations