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Amino acids

Question

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

Easy

A

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

They are insoluble in water
C

They are the building blocks of proteins
D

They exist as zwitter ions

Solution

Amino acids exist as zwitter ions, they are crystalline and soluble in water;
$H_{2} N - CH (R) - COOH ⇌ H_{3} \overset{+}{N} - CH (R) - {COO}^{-}; Zwitter ion$

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