Which of the Following Features Characterize an Amino Acid? (Select

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features characterize an amino acid? (Select all that apply)

• A) They all contain a carboxyl group
• B) The "R" group may be basic, acidic, nonpolar or uncharged polar
• C) They all contain a hydroxyl group
• D) The carboxyl group of one amino acid joins to the amino group of the adjacent amino acid

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