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Among the following compounds most basic amino acid is

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a

Lysine

b

Asparagine

c

Serine

d

Histidine

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

 

Since it contains more number of −NH2​ groups as compared to −COOH groups hence it is basic acid.

There are three amino acids that have basic side chains at neutral pH. These are arginine (Arg), lysine (Lys), and histidine (His). Their side chains contain nitrogen and resemble ammonia, which is a base.
 

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