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Which of the following is a neutral amino acid?

A
Glycine
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Lysine
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Arginine
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D
Histidine
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Solution

The correct option is A Glycine
Neutral amino acids contain equal number of amino and carboxyl groups. Glycine is a neutral amino acid.
Lysine, arginine and histidine contain two NH2 groups are one COOH group, and are hence basic amino acids.

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