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Amino Acids

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Which of the following is not an aromatic amino acid?

A

Tyrosine

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Phenylalanine

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C

Tryptophan

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D

Glycine

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Solution

The correct option is D
Glycine

Aromatic amino acids possess ring structure in the side chain. eg., tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan. Glycine is the simplest amino acid and not aromatic.

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