From the following statements, identify the false statement regarding α-amino acids

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Most of the naturally occuring amino acids belong to L-series

They are insoluble in water

They are the building blocks of proteins

They exist as zwitter ions

answer is B.

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Amino acids exist as zwitter ions, they are crystalline and soluble in water;H2N-CHR-COOH⇌H3N+-CHR-COO-; Zwitter ion

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