Question

Amino acids are formed by:

• A. Proteins
• B. Fatty acids
• C. Essential oils
• D. $\alpha$-Keto acids

Answer 1

The correct option is A Proteins

Proteins are large-sized polymeric macromolecules having one or more polypeptides (chains of amino acids). Amino acids are organic acids having a carboxylic group, )-COOH) and an amino group $(-N{H}_2)$, generally attached to the a-carbon next to the carboxylic group. Carboxylic group provides an acidic property to the amino acid while amino group gives it a basic property.