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Aspartame, the artificial sweetener is made of a dipeptide of the amino acids,

A

aspartic acid and phenylalanine

B

aspartic acid and glycine

C

alanine and glycine

D

aspartic acid and glucatamic acid.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Aspartame**: Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly used in various food products. It is known for its sweetness, which is much greater than that of sugar. 2. **Identifying the Structure**: Aspartame is classified as a dipeptide, which means it is composed of two amino acids linked together by a peptide bond. 3. **Determining the Amino Acids**: The two amino acids that make up aspartame are: - **Aspartic Acid**: This is one of the amino acids involved in the formation of aspartame. - **Phenylalanine**: This is the second amino acid that combines with aspartic acid to form the dipeptide. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, aspartame is made of the dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine. 5. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is that aspartame is made of a dipeptide of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. ---
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