Aspartame Is an Artificial, Non-Saccharide Sweetener

question 28

Multiple Choice

Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener. It is made from two amino acids: phenylalanine (methyl ester) and aspartic acid. Both aminoacids have one stereocenter. Both stereocenters have S-stereoconfiguration. Which of the two structures is aspartame?

• A) both structures are correct
• B) I
• C) II
• D) Neither structure is correct.

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