Which among the following $\alpha$-amino acids does $NOT$ have a chiral carbon atom?

  • A
    Histidine
  • B
    Glutamic acid
  • C
    Serine
  • D
    Glycine

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$A$) $\alpha$-amino acids present in proteins are $L$-amino acids.
$B$) Amino acids contain both $-NH_2$ and $-COOH$ groups.
$C$) The number of amino groups and carboxylic groups is always the same in amino acids.
$D$) Tyrosine was first obtained from cheese.
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