Q. Amino acids the substituted methanes. Name the four substituent groups occupying the four valency positions
A) Hydrogen, carboxyl group, amino group and a variable group (R)
B) Two carboxyl groups amino group and OH
C) Two hydrogen, one carboxyl group, amino group and a variable group (R)
D) Two amino groups, one hydrogen and one carboxyl group
Explanation
Amino acids are substituted methanes, there are four substituent groups occupying the four valency positions. These are hydrogen, carboxyl group, amino group and a variable group designrated as R group
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