Biomolecules Question 25

25. Amino acids are produced from

(a) Proteins

(b) Fatty acids

(c) Essential oils

(d) a-keto acids

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) An amino acid molecule consists of a central carbon bonded to an amino group $(-NH_2)$, a carboxylic group $(-COOH)$, a hydrogen atom and a carbon chain or ring on its sides.