Which of the following is not an amino acid?

Glycine

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Alanine

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Histidine

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Benzidine

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Solution

The correct option is D Benzidine
Benzidine is not an amino acid but it is a aromatic amine. Its molecular formula is $C_{12} H_{12} N_{2}$ .

Its IUPAC name is 4,4'-diaminobiphenyl, which is used as part of a test for cyanide and also in the synthesis of dyes.

Option D is correct.

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