What do most amino acids have in common with mostmonosaccharides?Both contain ionizable groups that lack pka values.Both non-enzymatically attach themselves to nucleic acids.Both are transported by albumin within the blood.Both exist as isomers, due to differences in stereochemistry.

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What do most amino acids have in common with most monosaccharides? O Both contain ionizable groups that lack pka values. O Both non-enzymatically attach themselves to nucleic acids. O Both are transported by albumin within the blood. Both exist as isomers, due to differences in stereochemistry.