Q184 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Zoology

Which of the following amino-acids was not found to be synthesized in Miller's experiment?

A
alanine
B
glycine
C
aspartic acid
Correct answer
D
glutamic acid

Solution

Miller and Urey through their experiment abiotically synthesised amino acids and bases. They synthesised glycine, aspartic acid and alanine in abundant quantities. However, glutamic acid could not be synthesised in their experiment.

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

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