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This quiz contains 6 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
What is the systematic name of the amino acid drawn above?
2-aminoethanoic acid
2-aminopropanoic acid
2-aminopentanoic acid
2-aminobutanoic acid
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Which of the following functional groups are present in amino acids?
(Select all that apply),
carbonyl group
carboxyl group
ester group
amine group
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What happens to the amine group of amino acids when they react with acids like HCl?
it forms an ester
it forms a carboxylate salt
it forms an ammonium salt
it forms ammonia
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In the general structure of an α-amino acid, what does the 'R' represent?
the α-carbon
the carboxylic acid group
the side chain
the amine group
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The carboxyl group of amino acids is capable of reacting with to form esters, in a reaction catalysed by concentrated H2SO4.
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What happens to the carboxyl group of amino acids when they react with alkalis like NaOH?
it forms an ammonium salt
it forms a carboxylate salt
it forms an ester
it forms a carboxylic acid
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