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STANDARD Chemistry Amino Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following is not true about amino acids?
A
They are constituents of all proteins.
B
Alanine having one amino and one carboxylic group.
C
Most naturally occurring amino acids have D-configuration.
D
Glycine is the only naturally occurring amino acid which is optically inactive.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Most naturally occurring amino acids have L-configuration, not D-configuration. Glycine is indeed optically inactive due to its symmetrical structure.
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