Which of the following statements is false?
A)There are more than 60 different kinds of amino acids present in cells.
B)The R group of amino acids differs from one amino acid to another.
C)Only around 20 amino acids are used in protein synthesis.
D)Equal amounts of D- and L-amino acids are found in cells.
E)An amino acid has an N-terminus,a C-terminus,and an R group.

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The statement that equal amounts of D- and L-amino acids are found in cells is false. In nature, especially in proteins, almost all amino acids are of the L-configuration. The D-forms are not commonly found in proteins.

Which of the Following Statements Is False