Identify the basic amino acid from the following.

Identify the basic amino acid from the following.
A Glutamic Acid
B Lysine
C Valine
D Tyrosine

Detailed Solution

Lysine is a basic amino acid (it has an extra amino group). Valine is neutral, glutamic acid is acidic, and tyrosine is an aromatic amino acid.

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