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Lysine,  is _______________

 

(i) \alpha-Amino acid

(ii) Basic amino acid

(iii) Amino acid synthesised in the body

(iv) \beta -Amino acid

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The answer is the option (i), (ii), and (iii). As the structure of Lysine contains an amino group in its side chain, the compound is basic in nature. And since the amino acids present in the body have the ability to accept H+ more easily than water. This categorizes Lysine as an Amino acid synthesized in the body. The correct options are options (i), (ii) and (iii) are the answers.

Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are the result. The human body then uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body: Break down food.

An alpha-amino acid is an amino acid where the nitrogen atom of the amino group is attached to the alpha-carbon, which is located next to the carboxylate group. The general formula for most alpha amino acids is RCH(NH2)COOH.

Beta-amino acids are a class of amino acids that are characterized by an additional carbon atom between their amine and carboxylic functionalities. They are often considered unnatural amino acids, but some occur in nature as secondary metabolites or components of complex natural products.

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