The absolute configuration of amino acids are denoted by their relationship to the L- or D- forms of
A) glyceraldehyde
B) glucose
C) tartaric acid
D) alanine

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The absolute configuration of amino acids is denoted by their relationship to the L- or D- forms of glyceraldehyde, which serves as a reference point for determining the configuration of other chiral molecules, including amino acids.

The Absolute Configuration of Amino Acids Are Denoted by Their