Which of the following statements are correct regarding amino acids ? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A and B only
- C and D only
- B and C only
- A and C only
Answer
(4) A and C only
Solution
A ⇒ as per NCERT, amino acids have an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the same carbon (α-carbon); hence they are substituted methanes ⇒ correct
B ⇒ serine has an –OH group in its R group; it is not aromatic (aromatic amino acids are tyrosine, phenylalanine and tryptophan) ⇒ incorrect
C ⇒ valine is a neutral amino acid ⇒ correct
D ⇒ lysine is a basic amino acid (glutamic acid is acidic) ⇒ incorrect
∴ A and C only
Answer: (4)