BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 3, Problem 3SA
_______ groups are the “acid” part of amino acids and fatty acids.
| a. Hydroxyl
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c. Methyl
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| b. Carboxyl
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d. Phosphate
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