(a). Name the TWO functional groups that are characteristic of all amino acids. (2)(b). Assume that a new amino acid, Z, has been discovered. Its R-group contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms. You therefore conclude that overall Z is hydrophilic. Is your conclusion true or false? (1)(C) Give ONE reason for the answer you gave in part (b). (2)

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(a). Name the TWO functional groups that are characteristic of all amino acids. (2)
(b). Assume that a new amino acid, Z, has been discovered. Its R-group contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms. You therefore conclude that overall Z is hydrophilic. Is your conclusion true or false? (1)
(C) Give ONE reason for the answer you gave in part (b). (2)

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The amino acids are monomers of proteins. Individual amino acids are zwitterionic in nature which means carry both positive and negative charge. When a peptide bond is formed, both the charged groups participate in the amide bond formation.

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