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Give the name of two acidic amino acids.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Amino Acids**: - Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid consists of a central carbon atom (alpha carbon) bonded to four different groups: an amino group (-NH2), a carboxylic acid group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom (H), and a variable side chain (R group). 2. **Identifying Acidic Amino Acids**: - Acidic amino acids are characterized by having more than one carboxylic acid group in their structure. Specifically, they contain at least two -COOH groups. This gives them acidic properties. ...
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