JEE MainChemistryBiomoleculesMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is correct structure of tyrosine?
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
- Identify what tyrosine is
Tyrosine is an b1-amino acid. Its general structure must be:
where is the side chain.
- Recall the side chain of tyrosine
Tyrosine is -hydroxyphenylalanine, so its side chain is:
with the group at the para position relative to the attachment.
Hence the full structure is:
with the hydroxyl group in the para position.
- Key features required in the correct option
The correct structure of tyrosine must contain:
-
an amino acid backbone:
-
a benzyl side chain:
-
a phenolic group
-
the at the para position on the ring
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Match with the given answer
Since the stored correct answer is D, that means option D corresponds to the structure:
So the correct option is D.
- Conclusion
Tyrosine is -hydroxyphenylalanine, therefore the correct structure is the one represented by option D.
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