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What is the chemical composition of aspartame?
Options
- AMethyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine
- BSucrose and glucose
- COrtho-sulphobenzimide
- DSaccharin and fructose
Correct answer
A. Methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine
Step-by-step solution
Aspartame is the methyl ester of dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine.