When the proton in the COOH group in an amino acid is transferred to the NH2 group of that same amino acid molecule, a zwitterion is formed.

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When the proton in the COOH group in an amino acid is transferred to the NH<sub>2</sub> group of that same amino acid molecule, a zwitterion is formed.