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Biomolecules: Amino acid MCQ

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Amino acidMediumQuestion 42019

Question

Amino acids are zwitterionic in water because they contain:

  1. A
    both acidic and basic groups
    Correct
  2. B
    only carbonyl group
  3. C
    no nitrogen
  4. D
    only hydrocarbon chain

Correct answer

both acidic and basic groups

Explanation

Internal proton transfer gives zwitterions.

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