Amino acids mainly differ due to the type or nature of:
Correct answer: B. R-group
- A. Carboxyl group
- B. R-group
- C. Amino group
- D. Methyl group
Explanation
Amino acids differ from each other on the basis of R group or side chain, rest of the components are constant e.g. when 'R' is hydrogen it will be glycine and if 'R' is methyl it will be alanine.
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