While studying the optical activity of protein monomers, a biochemist finds one amino acid that is not asymmetric. Identify this specific molecule.
Q1. While studying the optical activity of protein monomers, a biochemist finds one amino acid that is not asymmetric. Identify this specific molecule.
Answer: Glycine
Explanation: Glycine has two hydrogen atoms attached to its alpha carbon, making it achiral. Alanine is the simplest chiral amino acid used in proteins.