Which among the following amino acids absorbs UV light?
Correct Answer: Tyrosine
Description: Ans. C. TyrosineAmino acids which absorb 250-290 nm UV light are: phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan (aromatic amino acids)Important biochemical & the wavelength of light which they absorb:a. Nucleotides - 260 nmb. Aromatic amino acids - 250-290 nmc. NADH - 340 nmd. Porphyrin -400 nm (Soret band)
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