Amino acids behave like salts rather than simple amines or carboxylic acids. Explain.

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Amino acids behave like salts rather than simple amines or carboxylic acids. Explain., Because in aqueous solution, the carboxyl group loses a proton and the amino group accepts a proton to form a zwitterion., Amino acids are ionic compounds composed of cations and anions., Amino acids have a high tendency to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules., Amino acids are naturally found in saline environments, leading to their salt-like behavior.

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Correct Option is : (A) Because in aqueous solution, the carboxyl group loses a proton and the amino group accepts a proton to form a zwitterion.

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