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Amino acids usually exist in the form of...

Amino acids usually exist in the form of Zwitter ions. This means that it consists of_______.

A

the basic group -`NH_2` and the acidic group -COOH

B

the basic group -`NH_3^(+)` and the acidic group `-CO_2^(-)`

C

the basic group `-CO_2^(-)` and the acidic group `NH_3^(+)`

D

neither an acidic nor a basic group

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