Which functional group accepts a proton, conferring basic character?
- A
Carboxyl
- B
Sulfhydryl
- C
Phosphate
- Dcheck_circle
Amino
Explanation
-NH₂ + H⁺ → -NH₃⁺. Amino groups are basic.
Properties of Biological Macromolecules
AP Biology· difficulty 2/5
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