Which of the following amino acid is optically inactive?

1. Glycine
2. Proline
3. Tyrosine
4. Alanine

Solution

Glycine is the only amino acid which does not have asymmetrical carbon atom. Hence, it is optically inactive.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 2)

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