Daminoácidos

Daminoácidos are compounds that possess both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group within their molecular structure. These functional groups are fundamental building blocks of life, and their presence in the same molecule imparts unique chemical properties. The term "daminoácidos" is a broad classification encompassing a variety of molecules. In biological contexts, the most well-known and crucial daminoácidos are the alpha-amino acids, which serve as the monomers that link together to form proteins. These alpha-amino acids are characterized by the amino group and carboxylic acid group being attached to the same carbon atom, known as the alpha-carbon, along with a hydrogen atom and a side chain (R-group). The nature of this R-group dictates the specific properties of each amino acid. Beyond alpha-amino acids, other isomers exist where the amino and carboxylic acid groups are attached to different carbon atoms in the chain. These can also be referred to as daminoácidos. The specific arrangement and types of daminoácidos are critical for the structure and function of proteins and other biomolecules.