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Which one of the following is an α− amino acid ?

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NH2−C6H4−CH2−CH2−COOH
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NH2−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH2−COOH
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NH2−CH2−COOH
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NH2−C6H4−CH2−CH2−CH2−COOH
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Solution

The correct option is C NH2−CH2−COOH
NH2−CH2−COOH is an α−amino acid, as the amino and carboxylic acid groups are attached to the same carbon atom. This α−amino acid is glycine:
Hence, (c) is correct.

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