Q21 / 465 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Biomolecules

The amino acid in which R group is -CH2– CH2– COOH is

  • A
    aspartic acid
  • Correct answer
    B
    glutamic acid
  • C
    valine
  • D
    threonine

Solution

Amino acid contain a variable part 'R' due to which different types of amino acids are seen. This R can any aliphatic or aromatic chain. If R contains COOH then such amino acids are acidic amino acids. Examples are Glutamic and Aspartic acids. In Glutamic acids, R is –CH2– CH2– CH2– COOH while in Aspartic acid R is – CH2– COOH .

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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