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Among the following compounds most basic amino acid is (1) Lysine (2) Asparagine (3) Histidine (4) Serine

1. (1) Lysine
2. (2) Asparagine
3. (3) Histidine
4. (4) Serine

Correct answer: (2) Asparagine

Solution

Asparagine is considered the most basic amino acid among the options because it contains an amide group that can participate in hydrogen bonding, enhancing its basicity compared to the others listed, which have different functional groups.

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