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The general molecular formula of an amino acid is

The general molecular formula of an amino acid is. RCH(NH 2 )COOH. However, it’s easier to ‘see’ the bonds that are present by writing its structural formula:. carboxylic acid group. H. O. O. C. R. C. H. N. amine group. H. H.

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The general molecular formula of an amino acid is

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  1. The general molecular formula of an amino acid is RCH(NH2)COOH However, it’s easier to ‘see’ the bonds that are present by writing its structural formula: carboxylic acid group H O O C R C H N amine group H H Click to see what happens when these molecules are dissolved in water

  2. A zwitterion is formed when a proton (a hydrogen nucleus) moves from the carboxylic acid group to the amine group -O O H O O C C proton, H+, transfers to the amine group R C H R C H H N+ H N H H H The zwitterion ion forms when an amino acid is dissolved in water – and this is how they are usually found in nature ReplayClose window

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