Amino Acids Can Be Grouped According to the Properties of Their

question 52

Multiple Choice

Amino acids can be grouped according to the properties of their

• A) amino groups.
• B) hydrogen.
• C) carboxyl groups.
• D) R groups.
• E) \(\alpha\) carbon.

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Definitions:

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