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What is the other name of α-amino acids?(a) Substituted methanes(b) Substituted alcohols(c) Substituted alkyl halides(d) Substituted carboxylic acidsI have been asked this question in a national level competition.The question is from Biomolecules in portion Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (a) Substituted methanes

Explanation: α-amino acids are ALSO called as substituted methanes. Four SUBSTITUENT groups are occupying the four valency positions. These are HYDROGEN, CARBOXYL group, amino group and a VARIABLE R group.



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