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Sindh MDCAT 2023

Q-130

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<p>Which of the following is an amino acid?</p>

Chemistry

Miscellaneous

Question 130 of 200

Multiple Choice

Benzoic acid

6.18%

Explanation:

Benzoic acid is a carboxylic acid.

Palmitic acid

9.27%

Explanation:

Palmitic acid is a carboxylic acid.

Aspartic Acid

36.97%

Explanation:

Aspartic acid is an amino acid.

Aniline

47.58%

Explanation:

Aniline is an aromatic hydrocarbon.

Explanation

Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) and palmitic acid (C15H31COOH) are carboxylic acids, while aniline (C6H5NH2) is aromatic hydrocarbon. However, aspartic acid is an amino acid.
Hence, option C is correct.