The author replies to Lentini.
I thank Giovanni Lentini for pointing out my error in the configuration assignment for L-cysteine. The natural amino acid L-cysteine should have the (R) configuration. I apologize for the mistake. Thank you.
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Citation
Leung, Sam H. J. Chem. Educ.2002 79 559.
Keywords
Amino Acids; Nomenclature / Units / Symbols; Stereochemistry
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