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Write a note on amino acid |
| Answer» \tAmino acids are classified as acidic, basic or neutral depending upon the relative number of amino and carboxyl groups in their molecule.\tEqual number of amino and carboxyl groups makes it neutral\tMore number of amino than carboxyl groups makes it basic\tMore carboxyl groups as compared to amino groups makes it acidic\xa0\tAmino acids are further classified as essential & Non-essential amino acids depending upon their synthesis\tThe amino acids, which can be synthesised in the body, are known as nonessential amino acids. Examples: Alanine, Cysteine, Glutamate | |