Although the Common Amino Acids All Have Accepted Standard Names

question 44

Multiple Choice

Although the common amino acids all have accepted standard names, they can also be named using the IUPAC organic chemical nomenclature system.  Below is the structure for the simplest amino acid, glycine.  What would be its IUPAC name?

• A)1-hydroxy-2-aminoethanone
• B)1-carboxy-2-amoinoethanol
• C)2-carboxy-2-hydroxyethanamine
• D)2-aminoethanoic acid

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