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Published on: August 21, 2026
Amino acids have both an amino group and a carboxyl group in their structure. Which amongst the following is an amino acid?
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Glycine is the simplest amino acid with an amino group and a carboxyl group. Whereas formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, glycerol is a fatty acid and glycolic acid is carboxylic acid substituted with hydroxyl group.
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