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A hypothetical amino acid has an amino group in its side chain. Which of the following is NOT one of its properties? Basic Polar Charged Nonpolar

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Answer: Nonpolar

Step-by-step explanation:

Examples of amino acids with at least an amino group side chain are arginine, lysine.

The amino group has a chemical formula of NH3+, hence it is positively charged, polar (since it bonds with negatively charged ions), and basic (since it accepts a proton, H+). Also, since the property of being "Nonpolar" requires a uncharged and hydrophobic (non-water soluble) side chain, it is not a property of amino group.

Thus, the amino group confers the properties of being Basic, Polar, and Charged to the amino acid except from being "Nonpolar".

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