Which Two Functional Groups Are Always Found in Amino Acids

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

• A) ketone and methyl groups
• B) carbonyl and amino groups
• C) carboxyl and amino groups
• D) amino and sulfhydryl groups
• E) hydroxyl and carboxyl groups

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