Biomolecules – Q58 Amino acids are organic compounds and are called α-amino acids. Why?

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Amino acids are organic compounds and are called α-amino acids. Why?

A) Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents n two different carbons

B) Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the same carbon

C) Amino acids are inorganic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents on two different carbons

D) Amino acids are inorganic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents on the same carbon

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Correct answer is option B.