Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about the Fischer convention of amino acids nomenclature is/are correct?

  1. This configuration system of the groups was introduced about an asymmetric center of aspirin.
  2. Horizontal bonds extend above and vertical bonds extend below the plane of the paper.
  3. All amino acids derived from proteins have the L-stereochemical configuration.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Both 1 and 2

  5. Both 2 and 3
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Both statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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