Question

The total number of carbon atoms present in tyrosine, an amino acid, is _______.

Answer 1

Tyrosine is an amino acid with the following structure:

The structure contains:
A benzene ring (6 carbon atoms),
A carbon atom in the side chain connected to NH$_2$ and COOH,
Two additional carbon atoms in the COOH and CH$_2$OH groups.
Total carbon atoms = 9.

Answer 2

Tyrosine is an amino acid with the following structure:

The structure contains:
A benzene ring (6 carbon atoms),
A carbon atom in the side chain connected to NH$_2$ and COOH,
Two additional carbon atoms in the COOH and CH$_2$OH groups.
Total carbon atoms = 9.