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Which of the following groups in amino acids is responsible for...
Which of the following groups in amino acids is responsible for losing a proton in aqueous solution?
Options
- ACarboxyl group
- BAmino group
- CBoth carboxyl and amino groups
- DNeither carboxyl nor amino groups
Correct answer
A. Carboxyl group
Step-by-step solution
The carboxyl group in amino acids is responsible for losing a proton in aqueous solution.