Aminoácido

The video explains that the human body uses 20 amino acids to form proteins. It describes the structure of amino acids, which includes an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain attached to a central carbon atom. The video also highlights essential amino acids, which cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet.

Describe the structure of an amino acid.

What happens if an organism cannot synthesize certain amino acids?