Ammosyror
Ammosyror is not a standard term in biochemistry. In Swedish, the common word for amino acids is aminosyror, and most formal sources refer to amino acids rather than Ammosyror. This article therefore summarizes widely accepted knowledge about amino acids as the building blocks of proteins and as individual metabolites.
Amino acids are organic compounds that contain an amino group (–NH2), a carboxyl group (–COOH), a hydrogen
Amino acids are typically classified by their side chain properties into nonpolar, polar uncharged, acidic (glutamate
Biological roles of amino acids include serving as precursors for proteins, enzymes, and signaling molecules; participating
Industrially, amino acids are produced by fermentation or chemical synthesis for use in food flavorings, supplements,