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Amino acids usually exist in the form of Zwitter ions. This mean that they consist of

A

the basic `NH_(2)` groups and acidic COOH group

B

the basic `NH_(3)^(+)` group and the acidic `COO^(-)` group

C

basic `COO^(-)` group & acidic `NH_(3)^(-)` group

D

None of the above

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B
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