Multiple choice

Neutral polar amino acids are not charged at physiological pH. Which of the following is not a neutral amino acid?

  1. Asparagine

  2. Lysine

  3. Glutamine

  4. Serine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lysine, is an essential amino acid. Lysine is important for proper growth, and it plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. It is a basic amino acid.

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