During protein synthesis, the ribosome adds an amino acid where the 'R' group is simply a hydrogen atom. Identify this amino acid.
Q1. During protein synthesis, the ribosome adds an amino acid where the 'R' group is simply a hydrogen atom. Identify this amino acid.
Answer: Glycine
Explanation: Glycine is the simplest amino acid because its R-group is a hydrogen atom. Alanine has a methyl group (CH3) as its R-group.