Q. 16.3 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What functional groups are found in all a-amino acids?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Ans:

Step 1: Given data.

To find functional groups are found in all a-amino acids? 

Step 2: Introduction.

An amino acid consists of two functional groups, an amino group $\left(-{\mathrm{NH}}_2\right)$  and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). A central carbon atom is bonded by two functional groups and a hydrogen atom.

Step 3: Explanation.