alleryStart learning →In an amino acid, the amino and carboxyl groups are attached to which carbon?
AThe alpha carbon
BThe beta carbon
CThe gamma carbon
DThe terminal carbon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The alpha carbon
Both the amino group and the acidic group sit on the same alpha carbon, which is why they are called alpha-amino acids.
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