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B. Below Ground
In amino acids, the carboxyl group acts as an acid.
Answer: Option B
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Explanation:
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The molecular formula of the carboxyl group is -COOH. It is composed of one carbon atom bonded with oxygen atom and hydroxyl group.
During ionization process, it leads to the formation of two ions namely a positive ion called
, whereas a negative ion called
. Due to the formation of
ions, which is nothing but a proton, the carboxyl group present in the amino acid act as an acid.