Which part of an amino acid gives it its unique identity?
A) the long carbon-hydrogen tails of the molecule
B) the carboxyl and amino groups
C) the components of its side chain
D) the glycerol molecule that forms the backbone of the amino acid

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The side chain (R group) of an amino acid determines its unique characteristics and identity, differentiating one amino acid from another.

Which Part of an Amino Acid Gives It Its Unique