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Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryBiomolecules3 Marks
Question
Define the following terms:
  1. Nucleotide.
  2. Anomers.
  3. Essential amino acids.
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Answer

  1. A unit formed by the combination of a nitrogen containing heterocyclic base,5-carbon atom sugar and phosphoric acid.
  2. Anomers are the isomers formed due to the change in configuration of –OH group at C-1 of glucose/ ∝ and $\beta$ forms of glucose are known as anomers.
  3. Essential amino acids are the amino acids required in our diet for the growth of the body/which are not synthesized by our body and obtained through diet.

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