Q. Which one of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesized in Miller’s experiement?

A) Glycine
B) Aspartic acid
C) Glutamic acid
D) Alanine
Explanation

Miller and Urey were the two scientists, who recreated the condition of primitive earth in laboratory and abiotically synthesized amino acids and bases. They synthesized glycine, aspartic acid and alanine in abundant quantities, while glutamic acid was not synthesized in their experiment.

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