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NEET · Chemistry · Biomolecules
What type of functional groups do amino acids contain?
What type of functional groups do amino acids contain?
Options
- AAmino and carbonyl groups
- BAmino and hydroxyl groups
- CAmino and carboxyl groups
- DAmino and sulfhydryl groups
Correct answer
C. Amino and carboxyl groups
Step-by-step solution
Amino acids contain both amino (–NH2) and carboxyl (–COOH) functional groups.