Which amino acid has no asymmetric carbon atom?

H i s t i d i n e

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G l y c i n e

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α - a l a n i n e

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Solution

The correct option is D $G l y c i n e$
The structure of glycine is as
$C H_{2} | C O O H - N H_{2}$
If has no asymmetric carbon atom.

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