Among the following compounds most basic amino acid is
Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Among the following compounds most basic amino acid is
- a
Asparagine
- b✓
Lysine
- c
Serine
- d
Histidine
Lysine
Step 1: Identifying Side Chain Basicity — Amino acids vary based on the basicity of their side (R) groups. Acidic residues like Asp are excluded.
Step 2: Comparing Basic Amino Acids — Lysine has a primary amino side chain (), while Histidine has an imidazole group ().
Step 3: Conclusion — Therefore, lysine is significantly more basic than histidine, serine, and asparagine. Correct option is (b).
Key Point: Arginine would be even more basic if included, due to its highly resonance-stabilized guanidino group.
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