3. The general properties of amino acids: a) formation of zwitterion; b) the acid-base properties (the amphoteric nature).

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Chapter3: Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds Of Life
Section3.1: Formation And Modification Of Biological Molecules
Problem 3SB: Do carboxyl groups, amino groups, and phosphate groups act as acids or bases?
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3. The general properties of amino acids:
a) formation of zwitterion;
b) the acid-base properties (the amphoteric nature).
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