The amino acid shown here has a ____ side chain.
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An amino acid is a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl (—COOH) and an amino (—NH2) group. Second, we need to understand what a side chain is. In organic chemistry and biochemistry, a side chain is a chemical group that is attached to a core part Show more…
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