Organic Chemistry · Chapter 10: Nitrogen & Phosphorous Compounds

Question

____-amino acids have (S) configurations

Answer

L-amino acids have (S) configurations
L-amino acids have (S) configurations
Exception: Cysteine is an exception to this rule because it is (R) due to the change in priority caused by the sulfur in its R group.

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