Alanine is an aminoacid which showsneutral effect on litmus paper,the formula of alanine may be
Correct answer: A. A
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation
Alanine is a non-polar, aliphatic, and alpha-amino acid that contains both an amine (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to the alpha-carbon atom. It has a simple structure with a methyl (-CH3) group as its side chain. Alanine is one of the 20 common amino acids that make up proteins, and its neutral effect on litmus paper is due to its zwitterionic form at physiological pH.
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