From the following list select an amino acid with a side chain having strong UV-absorbing power
A) proline.
B) hydroxyproline.
C) tryptophan.
D) arginine.
E) asparagine.

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Tryptophan has a side chain that strongly absorbs UV light, primarily due to its indole ring structure, making it useful in protein quantification assays that rely on UV absorbance.

From the Following List Select an Amino Acid with a Side