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Amino acids have both an amino group and a carboxy group in their structure. Which amongst the following is an amino acid ?

A

Formic acid

B

Glycerol

C

Glyolic acid

D

Glycine

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The correct Answer is:
D
Glycine is the simplest amino acid with an amino group and a carboxyl group. Whereas formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, glycerol is a fatty acid and glycolic acid is carboxylic acid substituted with hydroxyl group.
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