An alpha amino acid contains

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An alpha amino acid is defined as an amino acid where the amine group (-NH2) is located on the carbon adjacent (alpha) to the carboxylic acid group (-COOH). Therefore, option A is correct as it describes this arrangement. Option B is incorrect as alpha amino acids have only one amine group. Option C is incorrect as alpha amino acids have only one carboxylic acid group. Option D is incorrect as the amine group is not located on the end carbon.

An Alpha Amino Acid Contains