Which of these is an acidic amino acid?
AGlutamic acid
BLysine residue
CValine residue
DTyrosine residue
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Glutamic acid
Glutamic acid has an extra carboxyl group, making it acidic, whereas lysine is basic and valine neutral.
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