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Explain the classification of amino acids based on the nature.

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Amino acids are classified into three types. Acidic, basic and neutral.
Equal number of amino and carboxyl groups makes it neutral.
Ex :Glycine, Alanine.
More under of amino than carboxyl groups makes it basic, e.g. Lysine.
More number of carboxyl groups as compared to amino groups makes it acidic, e.g. Aspartic acid.
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