The parts of an amino acid that are important in the protein buffer system are the

A. amino and R groups.
B. monocarbonate and bicarbonate groups.
C. amino and carboxyl groups.
D. monohydrogen phosphate and dihydrogen phosphate groups.


Answer: C

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