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amino acids are composed of which three components?○ saturated triglyceride, unsaturated triglyceride, amine group○ snakes, snails, puppy dog tails○ amino group, carboxyl group, r-group○ r-group, sucrose molecule, fructose molecule
Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins, and their core structure universally includes three key parts: an amino group ($-NH_2$), a carboxyl group ($-COOH$), and a unique side chain called an R-group that differentiates each amino acid. The other options are incorrect: triglycerides are components of fats, the second option is a nonsensical phrase, and sucrose/fructose are sugars unrelated to amino acid structure.
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amino group, carboxyl group, R-group