Question

Define amino acid.
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Answer 1

Answer:

amino acid

Explanation:

An amino acid is an 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) that is unique to each amino acid. The term amino acid is short for α-amino [alpha-amino] carboxylic acid. ... Amino acids function as the building blocks of proteins.

Answer 2

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Amino acids are organic compounds that contain amino and carboxyl functional groups, along with a side chain specific to each amino acid. The key elements of an amino acid are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, although other elements are found in the side chains of certain amino acids.