Identify the amino acid with the formula HOOC-CH2-CH2-CH(NH2)-COOH.

Identify the amino acid with the formula HOOC-CH2-CH2-CH(NH2)-COOH. Correct Answer Glutamic acid

Glutamic acid is an amino substituted dicarboxylic acid which can be synthesized by the body. Its IUPAC name is 2-aminopentanedioic acid. Since it has two COOH groups (one more than the number of NH2 groups), it is acidic in nature.

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