Each Amino Acid Has Two Functional Groups in Common and One

question 27

Multiple Choice

Each amino acid has two functional groups in common and one of 20 other groups attached to the α-carbon. The two functional groups are

• A)carboxyl and amine.
• B)ester and amine.
• C)carboxyl and amide.
• D)alcohol and amine.
• E)carboxyl and peptide.

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