Which functional group is present in all amino acids?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which functional group is present in all amino acids?
  1. Carboxylic acid
  2. Alcohol
  3. Aldehyde
  4. Ketone

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which functional group is present in all amino acids?
  • Step 1: Understand that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
  • Step 2: Know that each amino acid has a specific structure.
  • Step 3: Identify the two main functional groups in amino acids: the amino group (-NH2) and the carboxylic acid group (-COOH).
  • Step 4: Recognize that the carboxylic acid group (-COOH) is present in all amino acids.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the functional group present in all amino acids is the carboxylic acid group (-COOH).
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