Asked in Premeth — Biomolecules and Atomic StructureModerate

Reactive parts of an amino acid are:

Correct answer: B. Amino group & carboxyl group

  • A. Alpha carbon & amino group
  • B. Amino group & carboxyl group
  • C. Carboxyl & R group
  • D. R group & alpha carbon

Explanation

The name, amino acid, comes from the amino group and the acid group which are the most reactive parts of the molecule.

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