Compare and contrast amino acid and protein?

Answer 1

Proteins are made up of many amino acids. This is analogous to a polymer being made up of many monomers.

Answer 2

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, with 20 different types commonly found in nature. Proteins are larger, complex molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids folded into specific shapes and performing various functions in the body. Amino acids are the simplest units that make up proteins, and proteins are macromolecules made up of one or more chains of amino acids.