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Multiple Choice
Which two functional groups are present in all amino acids?
A
Phosphate group and ester group
B
Hydroxyl group and methyl group
C
Amino group and carboxyl group
D
Carbonyl group and sulfhydryl group
Verified step by step guidance
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Begin by understanding what a functional group is: A functional group is a specific group of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.
Recognize that amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and have a general structure that includes specific functional groups.
Identify the two functional groups common to all amino acids: the amino group and the carboxyl group.
The amino group is represented as \(\), which is a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
The carboxyl group is represented as \(\), which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.