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Given below are two statements A and B. Choose the correct answer related to the statements. Statement A: Amino acids are amphoteric in their function Statement B: All amino acids are necessary for our body

A
Statement A is correct but statement B is wrong
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Both the statements A and B are correct
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Statement A is wrong but statement B is correct
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Both the statements A and B are wrong
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Solution

The correct option is A Statement A is correct but statement B is wrong

In the solid state, an amino acid ordinarily exists as Zwitter ion, which is formed by the transfer of protons from α – COOH group to – NH2 group. Essential amino acids are not synthesized in the body hence taken through diet.


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