NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which of the following is a negatively charged amino acid?
Options
- AValine
- BLysine
- CPhenylalanine
- DGlutamic acid
Correct answer
D. Glutamic acid
Step-by-step solution
Based on the number of amino and carboxyl groups, amino acids are classified as acidic/negative (e.g., glutamic acid), basic/positive (lysine), and neutral (valine) amino acids. Similarly, there are aromatic amino acids (tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan).