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Which of the following amino acid is optically inactive?

Options

  1. AGlycine
  2. BValine
  3. CAlanine
  4. DHistidine

Correct answer

A. Glycine

Step-by-step solution

Except glycine, all other -amino acids are optically active as their -carbon is asymmetric. Thus, glycine is optically inactive.

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