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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which of the following amino acids are aromatic in nature?

Options:

Histidine

Methionine

 Isoleucine

Proline

Correct Answer:

Histidine

Explanation:

Amino acids can be aromatic only if their side chain consists of an aromatic compound. Methionine has a sulphur containing straight chain. Isoleucine has an isobutyl side group. Proline has a complex cyclic side chain. Histidine has a basic aromatic side group, imidazole.