Amino acids are the building blocks that form polypeptides and ultimately proteins. In addition, amino acids are utilized for the growth and maintenance of cells.
Acetic acid is an organic carboxylic acid. It is a hygroscopic liquid having pungent odor. Its anhydrous form is commonly referred as glacial acetic acid. It forms dimers linked by hydrogen bonds in solution and gaseous phases. It is weakly acidic in nature.