Biochemistry Proteins and Amino Acids 8bbc39bf

Tryptophan is:

Non polar, essential and pure glucogenic

Polar, essential and both glucogenic & ketogenic

Polar, non-essential, both glucogenic & ketogenic

Non polar, essential, both glucogenic & ketogenic

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. D. Non polar, essential, both glucogenic & ketogenicTryptophan is a non-polar, heterocyclic amino acid. It acts as glucogenic as well as ketogenic amino acid. It is an essential amino acid as it helps in the formation of Niacin (active form NAD) and serotonin and melatonin.

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