JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 10. Biomolecules
Identify the correct statements.
A. Arginine and Tryptophan are essential amino acids.
B. Histidine does not contain heterocyclic ring in its structure.
C. Proline is a six membered cyclic ring amino acid.
D. Glycine does not have chiral centre.
E. Cysteine has characteristic feature of side chain as \( MeS-CH_{2}-CH_{2}- \)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A C and E Only
- B B and E Only
- C C and D Only
- D A and D Only
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) A and D Only
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
- Histidine does contain heterocyclic ring. - Proline is a five membered cyclic ring amino acid. - Cysteine side chain is \(CH _2- SMe\). A and D are correct.
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