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In an α-amino acid, where are the amino and carboxyl groups attached?
A
The amino group is attached to the carboxyl carbon, while the carboxyl group is attached to the α-carbon.
B
Both are attached to the same α-carbon.
C
Both are attached to different carbon atoms in the carbon chain.
D
The amino group is attached to the α-carbon, while the carboxyl group is attached to the β-carbon.
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Amino acids, peptides and proteins Flashcards
24 flashcards on Eduqas A Level Chemistry Amino acids, peptides and proteins: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3.