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Proline is a unique amino acid because its side chain is bonded to both the $\alpha$-carbon and the amino group nitrogen, forming a cyclic pyrrolidine ring.

Due to this cyclic structure, the side chain connects to the backbone of the amino acid at two points.

Other given amino acids (Histidine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine) have side chains that connect only to the $\alpha$-carbon.

Answer: Proline