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The amino acid, phenylalanine is poorly ...

The amino acid, phenylalanine is poorly soluble in water because its side chain or R group is

A

Hydrophilic

B

Heterocyclic chain

C

Aromatic and non-polar

D

Aromatic and polar

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The correct Answer is:
C
(C) The amino acid, phenyl alanine is poorly soluble in water, because its side chain or R group is aromatic and non-polar.
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