Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the same carbon. This carbon is known as the:
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Correct answer: Alpha-carbon
Amino acids are substituted methanes where the amino group and carboxylic group are attached to the alpha-carbon. Hence, they are referred to as alpha-amino acids.
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