Which of the following statements is true of all amino acids?
A) All amino acids have a D-isomer.
B) All amino acids have an L-isomer.
C) The amino group is attached to the carbon atom of the carboxyl group.
D) The amino group and the carbon of the carboxyl group are attached to the same carbon atom.

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All amino acids have an amino group and a carboxyl group attached to the same central carbon atom, known as the alpha carbon.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of All Amino