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A beta-amino acid is an amino acid which has the amino and carboxylic functional groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms.

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A beta-amino acid is a type of amino acid where the amino group is located on the beta carbon, rather than the alpha carbon, as seen in traditional amino acids. They are less common than alpha-amino acids but possess unique chemical and biological properties. Beta-amino acids can be found in certain natural products and have potential applications in drug development and materials science.

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