In an amino acid, in which the R-group is H, its name will be:
Correct answer: B. Glycine
- A. Alanine
- B. Glycine
- C. Leucine
- D. Valine
Explanation
R-group in amino acid may be a hydrogen atom as in glycine, or CH3, as in alanine, or any other group. So amino acids mainly differ due to the type and nature of R group.
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