The amino acid glycine is named after which property?
AIts high solubility
BIts bitter taste
CIts sweet taste
DIts source in cheese
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Its sweet taste
Glycine comes from the Greek glykos, meaning sweet, because the amino acid tastes sweet.
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