By analyzing the chemical formulas,you can determine that this molecule, CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH,is a(n)________,whereas the molecule C₅H₁₀O₅ is a(n)________.

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CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH is a molecule containing an amino group (-NH₂) and a carboxyl group (-COOH), which makes it an amino acid. C₅H₁₀O₅ has the chemical formula of a sugar, specifically a pentose sugar, which is a type of carbohydrate. Therefore, the correct answer is B, amino acid and sugar.

By Analyzing the Chemical Formulas,you Can Determine That This Molecule