L-Amino Acids Are the Most Common Form

question 61

Multiple Choice

L-amino acids are the most common form. L signifies

• A) the absolute configuration of the asymmetric C-atom as compared to L-glyceraldehyde.
• B) the levorotation of plane polarized light by solutions of these compounds.
• C) the fact that the amino group is attached to C-atom #1.
• D) the designation is of historical origin and bears no relationship to structure.
• E) none of the above

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