MHT CET202521 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which from following amino acids contains 'S' in its side chain (R)?
Options
- AMethionine
- BLysine
- CGlutamic acid
- DGlycine
Correct answer
A. Methionine
Step-by-step solution
Amino acid side chains containing sulfur include methionine, with the structure - CH ₂- CH ₂- S - CH ₃ . Lysine has - CH ₂)₄- NH ₂ , glutamic acid - CH ₂- CH ₂- COOH , and glycine - H —none contain sulfur. Only methionine includes sulfur in its R group.