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Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?

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

Correct answer: Glycine

Solution

Glycine is the simplest amino acid because its side chain is just a hydrogen atom, making it the smallest and least complex. The other options have larger, more complex side chains.

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