Which of the following is an α-amino acid?
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Citric acid
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Citronella oil
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Citronellal
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Citrulline
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Correct answer
Explanation
The organic compound citrulline is an α-amino acid. Although citrulline is not coded for by DNA directly, several proteins are known to contain citrulline as a result of a posttranslational modification.