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Which of the following is a basic amino acid?

  1. A
    Serine
  2. B
    Alanine
  3. C
    Tyrosine
  4. D
    Lysine

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Lysine (along with Arginine and Histidine) is a basic amino acid because it has an extra amino group in its side chain.Alanine and Serine are neutral.Tyrosine is aromatic.

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Which of the following is a basic amino acid?
A
Serine
B
Alanine
C
Tyrosine
D
Lysine

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