Question

Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and a/an _______ as substituents on the same carbon.
Choose the option that fills the blank correctly.


Aldehyde group


Acidic group


Ketone group


Aldehyde and aromatic group

Answer 1

Answer:

i feel Acidic group

Explanation:

Answer 2

An Acidic Group

Explanation:

An amino acid is defined as the organic molecule that is made up of a

• basic amino group (−NH2),
• an acidic carboxyl group (−COOH), and
• an organic R group (or side chain) .

Each molecule or compound contains a central carbon (C) atom called the α-carbon, in which both an amino and a carboxyl group are attached.

Amino Acid in our daily life:

1. Amino acids are those molecules which are combine to form proteins.
2. Amino acids and proteins are the main components and building blocks of life.
3. When proteins are digested or broken down then amino acids residue are left.
4. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body for breakdown the food .

Hence,

Option (b) Acidic group is correct.

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