Amino acids differ based on:
A) their peptide bonds.
B) their central carbon location.
C) their number of hydrogen groups.
D) their side chain.
E) their amino group.

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Amino acids differ based on their side chain, also known as the R group. The R group can be hydrophobic, polar, acidic, or basic, and it greatly influences the chemical properties and functions of the amino acid. The other options listed (peptide bonds, central carbon location, number of hydrogen groups, and amino group) are all structural features that are the same for all amino acids, and do not vary between them.

Amino Acids Differ Based On