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Draw a diagram of two molecules of serine to show the formation of hydrogen bonds between the -OH groups of the side-chain.

Important Questions on Polymerisation

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Which one of the following shows the structural formula of the amide (or peptide) bond that links amino acid monomers together in a polypeptide or a protein? 
-CONH-
B -CONH2-
C -COONH- 
D -COONH2-
 
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State what is meant by the term amino acid residue.
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Explain how the chains of Kevlar are held together to make it such a strong material. 
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Glycine is an amino acid with the formula H2NCH2COOH. Give the systematic name for glycine. 
 
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Glycine is an amino acid with the formula H2NCH2COOH. State what type of attractive force forms between the chains of poly(glycine). 
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. Give the structure of 3-hydroxypropanoic acid. 
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3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is capable of forming polymers. Give the structure of the polymer formed from this acid, showing at least two repeat units.