Amino acids are ampholytes because they can function as either a(n):

A) acid or a base.
B) neutral molecule or an ion.
C) polar or a nonpolar molecule.
D) standard or a nonstandard monomer in proteins.
E) transparent or a light-absorbing compound


Answer: A) acid or a base.

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