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Why are naturally occurring amino acids referred to as "α-amino acids"?

Options

  1. ABecause they have an α-carbon atom
  2. BBecause they have an α-helix structure
  3. CBecause they have an α-tertiary structure
  4. DBecause they have an α-secondary structure

Correct answer

A. Because they have an α-carbon atom

Step-by-step solution

The term "α-amino acids" is used because they have an α-carbon atom.

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