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In an alpha-amino acid, the amino and acidic groups sit on which atom?
AThe alpha carbon atom
BThe ring nitrogen atom
CThe R group carbon atom
DThe terminal methyl carbon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The alpha carbon atom
Both the amino group and the carboxyl group are attached to the same carbon, the alpha carbon.
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