Which of the Following Functional Groups Confers the Properties of an Acid

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functional groups confers the properties of an acid on amino acids?

• A)amino
• B)carbonyl
• C)carboxyl
• D)phosphate
• E)hydroxyl

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