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Amino acids are organic compounds containing both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. They are the basic units of protein and serve as the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 common amino acids, each with its unique side chain. Amino acids are essential for life because they are used in the synthesis of proteins, which are involved in a wide range of biological processes.