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Under which of the following category, the given structure of amino acid can be classified?

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Options:
  • A Acidic
  • B Basic
  • C Neutral
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Acidic
The R group in the given amino acid is hydrogen. The given amino acid is unstable in nature. It will accept electrons to become stable. Thus, it is an acidic amino acid (glutamic acid).

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