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Biomolecules: Amino acids MCQ

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Amino acidsMediumQuestion 10416

Question

Amino acids are called amphoteric because they:

  1. A
    Can act as both acids and bases
    Correct
  2. B
    Always contain phosphate
  3. C
    Are insoluble in water
  4. D
    Only behave as bases

Correct answer

Can act as both acids and bases

Explanation

They contain both amino and carboxyl functional groups.

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