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Paper 4 structured question: Polymers

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Proteins play a crucial role in biological systems.

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Structure of Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, characterized by a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable side chain (R group).

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    State the general structure of an amino acid.

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Functions of Proteins

Proteins are involved in various biological functions such as catalysis, structure, and transport.

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    Explain why proteins are considered natural polyamides.

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