Which of the following biologically important compounds is chiral?

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All three compounds listed are chiral because they contain an asymmetric carbon atom. In (A) 2-aminopropanoic acid, the carbon attached to the amino group is asymmetric. In (B) 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid, the carbon attached to two of the hydroxyl groups is asymmetric. In (C) 3,5-dihydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid, the carbon attached to the hydroxyl, methyl, and carboxyl groups is asymmetric. Therefore, all three are chiral compounds.

Which of the Following Biologically Important Compounds Is Chiral