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A consulting engineer incorrectly reports that a particular property is free from soil contamination.Several years later,the property is purchased by Jones.Later,the soil contamination is discovered,and the property is substantially decreased in value.What is the most likely result of the engineer's erroneous reports?


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Amino Acid

Organic molecules used as the building blocks of proteins, characterized by an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a specific side chain attached to a central carbon atom.

Propionic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula C3H6O2, used in food preservation.

Alanine

A nonessential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Amino Group

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups.

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