Asked by Charity Rutter on May 26, 2024
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Which of the standard amino acids is achiral?
A) lysine
B) proline
C) valine
D) alanine
E) glycine
Achiral
A term for molecules that are identical to their mirror images and cannot rotate plane-polarized light.
Amino Acids
Organic compounds used as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group.
- Assess the chemical properties of assorted amino acids.
Verified Answer
EF
Erica FrancoMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Glycine is the only achiral amino acid because it has a hydrogen atom as its side chain, rather than a more complex functional group that can cause chirality.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the chemical properties of assorted amino acids.