Q33 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following amino acid is optically inactive?

Correct answer
A
Glycine
B
Proline
C
Tyrosine
D
Alanine

Solution

Glycine is the only amino acid which does not have asymmetrical carbon atom. Hence, it is optically inactive.

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

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