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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following amino acids has a heterocyclic R group?
Options
A Glycine
B Threonine
C Proline
Correct Answer
D Aspartic acid
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Proline has a heterocyclic R group (pyrrolidine ring, where the side chain is bonded back to the amino group). Glycine (H), threonine (-CH(OH)CH3), and aspartic acid (-CH2COOH) do not have heterocyclic groups.

Hint

Which amino acid has a ring containing nitrogen in its side chain?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1524 of 1999
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