Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Natural Products Chemistry
The following dipeptide derivative is used as an artificial sweetener:
The constituent α-amino acids of this dipeptide are
A
phenylalanine and glutamic acid.
B
phenylalanine and aspartic acid
C
tyrosine and aspartic acid.
D
tyrosine and glutamic acid.
Answer
phenylalanine and aspartic acid
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): phenylalanine and aspartic acid