Question

An amino acid molecule includes a central carbon atom bonded to _____, a carboxyl group, and a hydrogen atom.

Answer 1

Answer:

an amino group and an R group

"Each of the 20 amino acids has a central carbon atom with four covalent bonds. These bonds link the carbon atom to an amino group ( NH2 ), a carboxyl group ( COOH ), a hydrogen atom, and an R group. The R group can be a carbon side chain, a hydrogen atom, or a functional group. " -------- from my textbook.

Explanation: