Q6 / 120 · VITEEE 2013 · Chemistry

Which of the following is/are $\alpha$ - amino acid?

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
    Both (a) and (b)
  • D
    None of these

Solution

$\alpha$-amino acids are bifunctional organic compounds. They contain a basic amino group $\left(-\mathrm{NH}_{2}\right)$ on the $\alpha$-carbon and one acidic carboxyl group $(-\mathrm{COOH})$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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