Proteins and amino acids have an integral relationship. The basic building blocks of proteins, amino acids form peptide bonds to create different types of proteins. The relationship between the two is that an amino acid monomer is a basis for protein synthesis.
The fundamental structure of proteins is linear, and as their secondary structures, they typically form α-helices and β-structures. They can then fold in various ways to produce tertiary structures.
The mRNAs copy specific genetic codes from the DNA and transport them outside the nucleus. The tRNAs then transcribe the codes in ribosomes. The genetic instructions determine the order in which amino acids are linked into chains.
Protein synthesis is not possible without amino acids. Chains of primary, secondary, or tertiary amino acids comprise a protein. The genetic coding in the DNA or RNA of the cell determines the specific order or sequence in which the amino acids are organised.
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