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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:
Which of the following is a true statement?
Options:
Lysine is a non-essential amino acid
Aspartate is an essential amino acid
Leucine is commonly used as an ingredient in the buffers of SDS page
Tryptophan and tyrosine are significantly more polar than phenylalanine
Correct Answer:
Tryptophan and tyrosine are significantly more polar than phenylalanine
Explanation:
Tryptophan and tyrosine are significantly more polar than phenylalanine because of the tyrosine hydroxyl group and the nitrogen of the tryptophan indole ring.