Which of the following amino acids is achiral? a. histidine (His) b. glycine (Gly) c. arginine (Arg) d. cysteine (Cys)
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In the case of amino acids, chirality is determined by the presence of a chiral center, which is typically a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. a. Histidine (His) has a chiral center, so it is chiral. b. Glycine (Gly) has two hydrogen atoms bonded to Show more…
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