Amino acids such as glycine are the building blocks of large molecules called proteins

Chapter 2, Problem 2.72

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Amino acids such as glycine are the building blocks of large molecules called proteins that give structure to muscle, tendon, hair, and nails. NH2CH2 glycine C O OH NH3CH2 C O O zwitterion form + a. Explain why glycine does not actually exist in the form with all atoms uncharged, but actually exists as a salt called a zwitterion. b. What product is formed when glycine is treated with concentrated HCl? c. What product is formed when glycine is treated with NaOH?

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