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`prop` - Amino acids.

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`prop-` Amino acids are derivatives of carboxylic acids, obtained by replacing `prop-H` atom by amino group. They are bifunctional compounds containing acidic and basic `-NH_(2)` groups.
Example : `H_(2)N-underset(R)underset(|)"CH"-COOH`
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