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- Which statement best describes the definition of the term amphoteric? 1.Amino acids are soluble in water. 2. Amino acids exists as a zwitterion in the solid state. 3.Amino acids possess both polar and nonpolar functional groups. 4.Amino acids possess both acidic and basic functional groups.Design an experiment to show how you can use Benedict's solution to quantify the presence of a carbohydrate by showing your calculations and results interpretations.Polysaccharides that contain more than one type of monosaccharides are called _____________.
