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Circle the functional groups that act as the proton acceptor/donor

The image shows the chemical structure of Taurine. 

Description of the Structure:

- **Ring Structure:** The left side of the structure consists of a six-membered heterocyclic ring containing five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, known as a morpholine ring. An amine group (–NH–) is attached to this ring.

- **Side Chain:** Extending from the nitrogen atom, there is a linear chain composed of two methylene groups (–CH₂–).

- **Sulfonic Acid Group:** Attached to the end of this chain is a sulfonic acid group (–SO₃H), in which a sulfur atom is doubly bonded to two oxygen atoms and singly bonded to a hydroxyl group (–OH).

This structure is relevant in biochemical and clinical contexts, often associated with its roles as a constituent of bile and its presence in various tissues, contributing to several physiological functions.
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows the chemical structure of Taurine. Description of the Structure: - **Ring Structure:** The left side of the structure consists of a six-membered heterocyclic ring containing five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, known as a morpholine ring. An amine group (–NH–) is attached to this ring. - **Side Chain:** Extending from the nitrogen atom, there is a linear chain composed of two methylene groups (–CH₂–). - **Sulfonic Acid Group:** Attached to the end of this chain is a sulfonic acid group (–SO₃H), in which a sulfur atom is doubly bonded to two oxygen atoms and singly bonded to a hydroxyl group (–OH). This structure is relevant in biochemical and clinical contexts, often associated with its roles as a constituent of bile and its presence in various tissues, contributing to several physiological functions.
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