Question

Identify the correct set of functional groups present in aspartame, an artificial sweetener.

(a)	$-COOCH_3$	$-NH_2$
(b)	$-COOH$	$-NH_2$
(c)	$-CONH_2$	$-NH--CO-$	$-COOH$
(d)	$-CHO$	$-CN-OH$	$-COOCH_3$

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide.