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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which is found in amino acids?
Options
A Alpha carbon
B –NH2
C –COOH
D A,B,C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amino acids have a central (alpha) carbon atom bonded to an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group (side chain). So, all A, B, and C are found in amino acids.

Hint

Do amino acids have a central carbon, an amino group, and a carboxyl group?

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