Draw a representative amino acid, labelling the side group as R and identifying the amino and carboxylic acid groups.
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Step 1: Draw a central carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, an amino group (NH2), a carboxylic acid group (COOH), and a side group labeled as R. Show more…
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