Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The reason behind the presence of proteins at specific locations in the cell and also mention their inability to function everywhere within the cell.

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Amino acids are the organic molecules composed of the side chain, carboxyl group, and an amine group. The major elements of amino acids are oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen. Amino acids are combined by peptide bonds for the formation of proteins. The proteins are evident for the proper functioning of the human body.

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