Q. Which of the following is the simplest amino acid ?
A) Tyrosine
B) Asparagine
C) Glycine
D) Alanine
Explanation
[Solution from source] Glycine is the simplest amino acid because its R group is just a hydrogen atom. Alanine has a methyl group, and tyrosine and asparagine have larger side chains. Answer (3).
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