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Which of the following structures is not an alpha amino acid?

Correct answer: B. B

  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. D

Explanation

An amino acid is a molecule containing both amine and carboxyl functional groups. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. The α-Amino acid is the most important type. α-Amino acid consists of an amino, a carboxyl, an R group, and a hydrogen atom that attaches to the same a-carbon atom

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