Tryptophan is:
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.
Non polar, essential and pure glucogenic
Polar, essential and both glucogenic & ketogenic
Polar, non-essential, both glucogenic & ketogenic
Non polar, essential, both glucogenic & ketogenic
Proteins and Amino Acids