Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option
Assertion : Amino acids are called a-amino acids.
Reason : Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxyl group as substituents on the same carbon.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Amino acids are called a-amino acids. Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxyl group as substituents on the same carbon, i.e. the $\alpha$-carbon.