NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - Biomolecules
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How do you explain the amphoteric behaviour of amino acids?
Solution:
Due to dipolar or Zwitter ionic structure, amino acids are amphoteric in nature. The acidic character of the amino acids is due to the N + H 3 group while the basic character is due to the C O O – group.
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