Question

All amino acids have a central carbon with four components attached to it. One of these components is called the R group (variable group). Which of the following best describes the R group?

The R group is what stabilizes the amino acid.
The R group helps the amino acid replicate
The R group gives the amino acid unique characteristics.

Answer 1

The R group gives the amino acid unique characteristics.

All amino acids have an amine group, a carboxylic acid group and an R group, which is unique to every amino acid and gives it its characteristics.