Biomolecules · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which of the following is an example of an amino acid that contains an alcoholic group in its side chain?
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Which of the following is an example of an amino acid that contains an alcoholic group in its side chain?
- A.Glycine
- B.SerineCorrect answer
- C.Alanine
- D.Cysteine
Solution
Serine and threonine are examples of neutral amino acids that possess an alcoholic (-OH) group in their side chains.
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