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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following describes the side chain for Alanine?
Options
A hydrogen
B ethyl group
C methyl group
Correct Answer
D isopropyl group
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alanine (Ala, A) has a methyl group (-CH3) as its side chain (R group). The structure is NH2-CH(CH3)-COOH.

Hint

What is the R group in alanine?

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