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.