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In the side chain of the amino acid E, there is a carboxylate group attached to the— α-carbon atom. β-carbon atom. γ-carbon atom. δ-carbon atom. ε-carbon atom.

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Chapter2: Molecules Of Life

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In the side chain of the amino acid E, there is a carboxylate group attached to the—

		α-carbon atom.
		β-carbon atom.
		γ-carbon atom.
		δ-carbon atom.
		ε-carbon atom.

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An amino acid is an organic molecule and consists of a basic amino group (−NH₂), an acidic carboxyl group (−COOH), and an organic R group that is unique to each amino acid.

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