Q. Given below are two statements A and B. Choose the correct answer related to the statements. Statement A Amino acids are amphoteric in their function. Statement B All amino acids are necessary for our body.
A) Statement A is correct but statement B is wrong
B) Both the statements A and B are correct
C) Statement A is wrong but statement B is correct
D) Both the statements A and B are wrong
Explanation
In the solid state, an amino acid ordinarily exist as Zwitter ion, which is formed by the transfer of protons from $\alpha - COOH\ group\ to - NH_{2}$ group. Essential amino acids are those, which our body can not manufacture of its own that’s why these are required in diet, while non-essential amino acids required in diet, while non-essential amino acids are those, which are not required in our diet essentially.
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