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Chemistry Biomolecules Proteins, Amino Acids and Enzymes Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Amino acids generally exist in the form of zwitterions. This means they contain

A

Basic

group and acidic

group

B

Basic

group and acidic

group

C

Basic

group and acidic

group

D

Basic

grorp and

acidic group

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The correct answer is:

can accept ion, so it is basic while can donate ion which makes it

acidic.

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