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Which of these amino acids do not possess a chiral carbon?(a) Glycine(b) Alanine(c) Valine(d) LeucineI have been asked this question in quiz.My doubt stems from Biomolecules topic in division Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) Glycine

To ELABORATE: Glycine is the only amino acid that does not possess a chiral carbon. This is because, along with ONE amino group and one acidic group attached to the α-carbon, it possesses two HYDROGEN ATOMS.


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