Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Arginine and Tryptophan are essential amino acids.
Statement II: Glycine does not have any chiral carbon.
In the light of the above statements, which is the correct option?

• A. Both statement-I and statement-II are correct
• B. Both statement-I and statement-II are incorrect
• C. Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect
• D. Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

Hint:

Remember that an amino acid is essential if the body cannot synthesize it and must obtain it from the diet. Also, glycine is the only amino acid without a chiral center.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Analyzing the statements.
- Statement I: Both Arginine and Tryptophan are essential amino acids. This statement is true because these amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.
- Statement II: Glycine does not have any chiral carbon. This is true because glycine is the only amino acid that does not have a chiral center.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Both statements are correct, so the correct answer is (1) Both statement-I and statement-II are correct.