Amino acids have both an amino group and a carboxyl group in their structure. Which amongst the following is an amino acid? (A) Formic acid (B) Glycerol (C) Glyolic acid (D) Glycine

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

(d) Glycine is the simplest amino acid with an amino group adn a carboxyl group. Whereas formic acid the simplest carboxylic acid, glycerol is a fatty acid adn glycolic acid is carboxylic acid substitued with hydroxyl group.

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