The Side Chain Groups of Amino Acids are Bonded to Which

Question

The side chain groups of amino acids are bonded to which carbon?
A) The α-carbon.
B) The β-carbon.
C) The carbonyl carbon.
D) Different amino acids have their side chains attached to different carbons.

Accepted Answer

The side chain groups of amino acids are attached to the α-carbon, which is the carbon adjacent to the carboxyl group (-COOH) in the amino acid backbone.