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Which of these amino acids is not aromatic?(a) Tyrosine(b) Methionine(c) Tryptophan(d) PhenylalanineI had been asked this question in my homework.The question is from Biomolecules topic in chapter Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) Methionine

Easiest explanation: Aromatic amino acids are amino acids in which the side-chain CONTAINS an aromatic RING. Tyrosine, tryptophan and phenylalanine have aromatic RINGS in their side chains and are hence, aromatic. Methionine is not aromatic.


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