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Question
Aminoacids, have both an amino group and a carboxyl group in their structure. Which one of the following is an amino acid?
Options
Formic acid
Glycerol
Glycolic Acid
Glycine
Solution
Glycine
Explanation:
Glycine is an amino acid (which has both an amino group and a carboxyl group in its structure).
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\ce{NH2 - CH - COOH}
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