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federox

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on: May 31, 2013
Amino acids are acids because they always possess which functional group?
A) amino
B) carbonyl
C) carboxyl
D) phosphate
E) hydroxyl


coco

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2013
This is what I got for this question: C. Let me know if you need more help!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 2, 2013
Thank you.


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