Biomolecules Ques 16

16. Which of the following is a basic amino acid ?

[2020]

(a) Alanine

(b) Tyrosine

(c) Lysine

(d) Serine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16.(c)

Solution:

(c)

Since it contains more number of $-NH_2$ groups as compared to $-COOH$ groups, hence it is basic amino acid.