Describe the functional groups that are considered acidic or basic

A) An amino group acts as a base because it can accept hydrogen ions, and a carboxyl group acts as an acid because it releases a hydrogen ion.
B) An amino group acts as a base because it releases a hydrogen ion, and a carboxyl group acts as an acid because it can accept hydrogen ions.
C) A phosphate group acts as a base because it can accept hydrogen ions, and a hydroxyl group acts as an acid because it releases a hydrogen ion.
D) A phosphate group acts as an acid because it can accept hydrogen ions, and a hydroxyl group acts as a base because it releases a hydrogen ion.
E) Phosphate groups can act as an acid or a base depending on the pH of the surrounding solution.


Answer: A

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