Question
Biology Question on Biomolecules
Which of the following is the simplest amino acid
A
Tyrosine
B
Asparagine
C
Glycine
D
Alanine
Answer
Glycine
Explanation
Solution
Glycine is the simplest amino acid because it has a hydrogen atom as its side chain (R-group), making it the smallest and simplest in terms of chemical structure.
So, the correct answer is (C): Glycine