Amino acids behave like salts rather than simple amines or carboxylic acids. Explain.

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1. ABecause in aqueous solution, the carboxyl group loses a proton and the amino group accepts a proton to form a
2. BAmino acids are ionic compounds composed of cations and anions.
3. CAmino acids have a high tendency to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
4. DAmino acids are naturally found in saline environments, leading to their salt-like behavior.