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Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?

  1. A
    Tyrosine
  2. B
    Asparagine
  3. C
    Glycine
  4. D
    Alanine

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The simplest amino acid is glycine. Glycine is the smallest and simplest amino acid, with a molecular formula of C2H5NO2. It is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it can be synthesized by the body. So, the correct answer is option C. Notice that the other options are not correct. Tyrosine, asparagine, and alanine are all more complex amino acids than glycine.

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Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?
A
Tyrosine
B
Asparagine
C
Glycine
D
Alanine

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