Amino Acid Structure and Properties Quiz

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Which group is attached to the alpha carbon in an amino acid?

  • Carbonyl group
  • NH2 group
  • R group (correct)
  • COOH group

In what solvents are amino acids generally insoluble?

  • Water and polar solvents
  • Organic solvents (correct)
  • Nonpolar solvents
  • Aqueous solvents

What makes all amino acids optically active except glycine?

  • Absence of a chiral center
  • Presence of a carboxyl group
  • Chirality of the R group (correct)
  • Solubility in water

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