Chapter 9

Name the linkage between two amino acids in a protein.

What are the essential amino acids? Why are they essential?

Compared to carbohydrates, why are proteins unique?

Which amino acid is essential to chickens but not humans? How about to cats?

Name one amino acid from the following groups: acidic, basic, aromatic, and sulfur-containing.

Differentiate between essential and nonessential amino acids.

Is proline an amino acid?

List the 10 essential amino acids for monogastric animals.

How many peptide bonds are there in a tripeptide?

Give an example of a globular, fibrous, and conjugated protein.