Glutamic acid has two carboxyl groups.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Glutamic acid consists of a single amino group along with two carboxyl groups. Due to the presence of a carboxyl group on the side chain in addition to the positive inductive effect of the methyl group, it has an acidic nature.

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