Which of the following statements are correct regarding ami…

Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2026 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following statements are correct regarding amino acids?

They are substituted methane’s.
A and B only

Serine is an aromatic amino acid
C and D only

Valine is a neutral amino acid
B and C only

Lysine is an acidic amino acid Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A and C only

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Substituted methanes: Amino acids have a central -carbon bonded to four groups, like a modified methane molecule.

Serine: It is an alcoholic amino acid (contains -OH), not aromatic.

Valine: It is a neutral amino acid (no charge on the side chain).

Lysine: It is a basic amino acid (contains an extra group), not acidic.

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