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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

Glycolic acid

D

Glycine

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Glycine is the simplest amino acid with hydrogen, as R group. Formic acid is simplest carboxylic acid molecule. It is chemically `HCOOH`. Glycerol is a polyol compound, which is chemically propane-1,2,3-triol and glycolic acid is chemically, 2-hydroxyethanoic acid.
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