Which one of the following amino acids was not found to be synthesized in Miller's experiment?

Options

A. Aspartic acid
B. Glutamic acid
C. Alanine
D. Glycine

Answer

B

Explanation

Miller and Urey were the two scientists who recreated the conditions of primitive earth in laboratory and abiotically synthesised amino acids and bases. They synthesised glycine, aspartic acid and alanine in abundant quantities while, glutamic acid could not be synthesised in their experiment.