In amino acids, the carboxyl group acts as an acid.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The molecular formula of the carboxyl group is -COOH. It is composed of one carbon atom bonded with oxygen atom and hydroxyl group.
During ionization process, it leads to the formation of two ions namely a positive ion called [tex]H^{+}[/tex], whereas a negative ion called [tex]COO^{-}[/tex]. Due to the formation of [tex]H^{+}[/tex] ions, which is nothing but a proton, the carboxyl group present in the amino acid act as an acid.
