Which one of the following is not an amino acid
Correct answer: A. Folic acid
- A. Folic acid
- B. Glutamic acid
- C. Glycine
- D. Lysine
Explanation
Folic acid is a B vitamin (B9) crucial for DNA synthesis, repair, and cell division and is essential during pregnancy for fetal development.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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