Question

Why are amino acids called “amino acids?”

They are subunits of macromolecules that act as both strong acids and strong bases in solution.
They are single molecules that contain both an amine group and a carboxylic acid group.
They are acidic and were first discovered by a Russian researcher by the name of Aminov.

Answer 1

The name “amino acid” is derived from the amino group and carboxyl-acid-group in their basic structure.

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