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Based on different functional (R) groups the following amino acids are formed. Select the correct amino acid according to different functional groups.
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Options:
  • A RH (glycine),
  • B RCH3 (alanine),
  • C RCH2OH (serine)
  • D All the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: All the above
Amino acid consists af an amino group, a carboxylic acid group H group and an R group attached to a carbon atom. Different types of amino acid vary on the basis of R group only. Simplest amino acid is Glycine having an H in place of R group, alanine has methyl group and serine has an OH group.

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