Glycine,H₂NCH₂COOH,can Polymerize Via a Condensation Reaction

question 9

Multiple Choice

Glycine,H₂NCH₂COOH,can polymerize via a condensation reaction.What simple molecule is a byproduct of this polymerization reaction?

• A) H₂
• B) NH₃
• C) N₂
• D) H₂O
• E) O₂

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