Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

Match List I with List II

LIST I
Natural amino acid
LIST II
One letter code
A. Glutamic acid I. Q
B. Glutamine II. W
C. Tyrosine III. E
D. Tryptophan IV. Y

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  2. B A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  3. C A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  4. D A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Correct answer

Solution

<p>The one-letter code for each amino acid is as follows:</p> <p>Glutamic Acid (A) is represented by the letter E (III).<br/><br/> Glutamine (B) is represented by the letter Q (I).<br/><br/> Tyrosine (C) is represented by the letter Y (IV).<br/><br/> Tryptophan (D) is represented by the letter W (II).</p> <p>These one-letter codes are part of the standard notation used in biology and biochemistry to represent the 20 standard amino acids, plus a few others. The codes are designed to be short and easy to remember, while still being distinct from each other.</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Biomolecules · Topic: Carbohydrates

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