An amino acid is a compound that contains atleast? a. one amino group and one amide group b. two amino groups and one carboxylic acid group c. one hydroxyl group and one methyl group d. one carboxylic acid group and one amino group e. one methyl group and one amide group An amino acid is a compound that contains atleast? a. one amino group and one amide group b. two amino groups and one carboxylic acid group c. one hydroxyl group and one methyl group d. one carboxylic acid group and one amino group e. one methyl group and one amide group
Explanation / Answer
Its structure is : H2N-R-COOH, where R - alkyl group or Hydrogenatom Therefore, the correct option is : (d) One carboxylic acid group and one amino group.