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| − | Amino acids are the building blocks of [[proteins]]. [[w:Amino_acid|Amino acids]] are also part of many biological processes, where they play a large number of roles such as neurotransmitters. Amino acids include nitrogen in their composition | + | Amino acids are the building blocks of [[proteins]]. [[w:Amino_acid|Amino acids]] are also part of many biological processes, where they play a large number of roles such as neurotransmitters. Amino acids include nitrogen in their composition, making nitrogen an essential resource for a Martian settlement. Amino acids can be produced biologically or artificially, using modified bacteria. |
Revision as of 13:20, 10 June 2019
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids are also part of many biological processes, where they play a large number of roles such as neurotransmitters. Amino acids include nitrogen in their composition, making nitrogen an essential resource for a Martian settlement. Amino acids can be produced biologically or artificially, using modified bacteria.
