14.12: Define the following as related to proteins

(i) Peptide linkage (ii) Primary structure (iii) Denaturation.


Essential amino acids are required by the human body, but they cannot be synthesised in the body. They must be taken through food. For example: valine and leucine Non-essential amino acids are also required by the human body, but they can be synthesised in the body. For example: glycine, and alanine