The _______form of amino acid is a dipolar ion that carries both positive and negative charge.

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The term "zwitterionic" refers to the dipolar ion form of an amino acid, which has both a positive and negative charge. It is also sometimes referred to as "amphoteric" or "dipolar" due to its ability to react with both acids (positive charge) and bases (negative charge). Options A and B refer only to an amino acid with either a positive or negative charge, respectively. Option D is incorrect as one of the answer choices must be correct.

The _______Form of Amino Acid Is a Dipolar Ion That