Which of the following amino acids has an amide side chain?

Aspartic acid

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Glutamic acid

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Methionine

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Asparagine

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Solution

The correct option is D Asparagine
Asparagine has an amide side chain. Aspartic acid and glutamic acid have carboxylic acid in the side chain. Methionine has $S$ in the side chain.

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