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Which group on the alpha carbon differs among amino acids?
AThe variable R group
BThe carboxyl group
CThe amino group
DThe hydrogen atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The variable R group
Hydrogen, carboxyl and amino groups are constant, while the variable R group gives each amino acid its identity.
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