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Question:

What is the basic structure of an amino acid?

A An amine group, a carboxyl group, and a functional R-group.
explanation

All amino acids share the same basic structure, but vary in the composition of their functional R-group. The amine portion is made up of 1 nitrogen and 3 hydrogen molecules and the carboxyl (or acidic) portion is made up of 1 carbon and 2 oxygen molecules.

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