Which of the Following Statements About Amino Acids Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about amino acids is FALSE?

• A)Amino acids are the monomers of protein molecules.
• B)Amino acids all have an amine group,a side chain,and a carboxylic acid.
• C)Amino acids bond to each other through a peptide bond.
• D)Amino acids all have very similar physical properties.
• E)All of the statements are true.

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