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kaheart [24]
3 years ago
11

Why are amino acids called amino acids?

Biology
2 answers:
vaieri [72.5K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The name “amino acid” is derived from the amino group and carboxyl-acid-group in their basic structure. There are 21 amino acids present in proteins, each with a specific R group or side chainAll organisms have different essential amino acids based on their physiology.

Elis [28]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Because they are made of an amino group (NH3) and carboxylic acid group ( COOH)

= amino acid

Explanation:

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