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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Question

Which of the following amino acids has an aliphatic R group?
Options
A Serine
B Cysteine
C Asparagine
D Leucine
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Leucine has an aliphatic (hydrocarbon) R group (isobutyl). Serine has a hydroxyl group (-CH2OH), cysteine has a thiol (-CH2SH), and asparagine has an amide group (-CH2CONH2).

Hint

Which amino acid has a purely hydrocarbon side chain?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1521 of 1999
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