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ChemistryBiomoleculesAMINO ACIDMedium2 minPYQ_2023
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The naturally occurring amino acid that contains only one basic functional group in its chemical structure is

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Asparagine have only one basic functional Group Structure of Asparagine:

There are three amino acids that have basic side chains at neutral pH. These are arginine (Arg), lysine (Lys), and histidine (His). Their side chains contain nitrogen and resemble ammonia, which is a base. Their pKa's are high enough that they tend to bind protons, gaining a positive charge in the process.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:BiomoleculesSubtopic:AMINO ACID
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