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Which of the following is true about alpha amino acids?

1. If the amino group at the chiral carbon lies on the left hand side as in L-(-)-glyceride, the amino acid belongs to L-series
2. If it is towards right as in D-(+)-glyceraldehyde, it is said to belong to D-series.
3. Both of the above
4. None of the above

Correct answer: Both of the above

Solution

In Fischer projections of alpha amino acids, the amino group on the left corresponds to the L-series, while on the right corresponds to the D-series. Both statements describe this convention correctly.

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