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An amino acid without asymmetrical carbon atom is
An amino acid without asymmetrical carbon atom is
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The correct option is D Glycine
A carbon atom which fulfills its valency by four different types of atoms or group of atoms is known as an asymmetrical carbon atom. Among all the 20 amino acids, glycine have four different group of atoms attached to the alpha carbon. Thus, the correct option is D
A carbon atom which fulfills its valency by four different types of atoms or group of atoms is known as an asymmetrical carbon atom. Among all the 20 amino acids, glycine have four different group of atoms attached to the alpha carbon. Thus, the correct option is D
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