JEE Main Chemistry question

[DCE 2008] Which of the following is a heterocyclic amino acid?

(A)Glycine
(B)Alanine
(C)Phenylalanine
(D)TryptophanCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Tryptophan's side chain contains an indole ring, a fused bicyclic heterocycle incorporating a nitrogen atom, making it a heterocyclic amino acid. Glycine and alanine have

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