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What is ` alpha` - amino acid ? Give its general structure.

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In amino acid, if amino group and carboxylic acid group are present on the same carbon atom is called ` prop` - amino acid.
` H _2 N - overset(R ) overset(|) underset(H) underset(|) C - COOH `
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