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Exam
JEE Main
Year
2017
Date
8 April
Mode
Online
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Biomolecules

JEE Main 2017 · 8 April · Online · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Among the following, the essential amino acid is:

Among the following, the essential amino acid is:Among the following, the essential amino acid is:

Options

  1. AValine
  2. BAlanine
  3. CSerine
  4. DAspartic acid

Correct answer

A. Valine

Step-by-step solution

Valine is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain isopropyl group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid

Among the following, the essential amino acid is:
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