Amino acids

Last updated: 27/02/2020
Edexcel A-Level Chemistry Amines, amides, amino acids and proteins Amino acids
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  1. What is the general formula for amino acids?

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  2. What is another name for 2-amino acids?

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  3. Which of the following is made up of amino acids?

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  4. How many functional groups do amino acids contain?

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  5. Which of the following functional groups do amino acids contain?

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  6. Which of the following functional groups do amino acids contain?

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  7. Which of the following types of compounds do amino acids act as?

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  8. Which of the following types of compounds do amino acids acid as?

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  9. What is the definition of a zwitterion?

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  10. Describe the melting points for zwitterions.

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  11. Describe the ability for zwitterions to dissolve in water.

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  12. Which of the following types of compounds can act as zwitterions?

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  13. Which of the following is the general formula of an amino acid acting as a zwitterion?

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  14. NH2_2CCH3_3HCOOH is an amino acid. Which of the following statements is not true for this amino acid?

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  15. What type of bond forms when the two functional groups within an amino acid link?

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  16. What is the definition of a peptide?

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  17. What is the definition of a peptide bond?

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  18. What is another name for an amide bond?

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  19. When a peptide bond is formed from an amino acid, what compound is lost?

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  20. What is formed when many amino acids are joined together?

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  21. What is a polypeptide called when it is formed from over 50 amino acids?

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  22. What type of compound is formed when an amino acid reacts with an acid?

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  23. What type of compound is formed when an amino acid reacts with an alkali?

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  24. What type of compound is formed when an amino acid reacts with an alkali?

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  25. What type of compounds are formed when amino acids react with alcohols?

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