Amino Acid

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A compound that is the building block of proteins

Real World Example

Imagine trying to assemble a piece of flat-pack furniture, but each piece is essential for the final structure. Similarly, amino acids are like the individual pieces needed to build a functional piece of furniture, but in this case, they build proteins. Just as each piece of furniture needs precise components to take shape, proteins require specific amino acids to form correctly, making these compounds the essential building blocks in the construction of life’s complex structures.

Practice Version

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