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Which two elements are always found in aminc acids?A. nitrogen and sulfurB. carbon and oxygenC. hydrogen and phosphorusD. sulfur and oxygen
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An amino acid consists of an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), and a side chain (R) that varies between different amino acids. The amino group and the carboxyl group are attached to a central carbon atom, also known as the alpha carbon. Show more…
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