Practicing Success
Which of the following amino acids are aromatic in nature? |
Histidine Methionine Isoleucine Proline |
Histidine |
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. |