Question

What are the two functional groups founWhat are the two functional groups found in every amino acid? A. carbonyl and hydroxyl B. carboxyl and amino C. amino and hydroxyl D. sulfhydryl and carboxyl in every amino acid?

Answer 1

Ans.

The amino acids are organic molecules, having two functional groups, a carboxyl group (-COOH) and an amino group (-NH2) along with a side chain (R group) and a hydrogen atom. The amino acids are known as building blocks of protein molecules as join together to make protein.

Two amino acids join together with the help of a peptide bond, formed between carboxyl group of one amino acid and amino group of another amino acid.

Thus, the correct answer is option B). 'carboxyl and amino group.'

Answer 2

The two functional groups found on every amino acid carboxyl acid and an amine. So the option is B.