Which of the following amino acids is next to glycine with respect to molecular structure?
Correct answer: A. Alanine
- A. Alanine
- B. Serine
- C. Ethanolamine
- D. Aspartic acid
Explanation
The simplest amino acid is glycine in which R is a 'H' atom. Alanine is next to glycine which contains -CH3 as its R-group.
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