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The naturally occurring amino acid that contains only one basic functional group in its chemical structure is
Let us check which amino acid has only one basic functional group:
Asparagine: Has -NH₂ (α-amino group) and a -CONH₂ (amide side chain). The amide group is not basic. So it has only 1 basic group (the α-amino group).
Histidine: Has the α-amino group plus an imidazole ring (which is basic). So it has 2 basic groups.
Arginine: Has the α-amino group plus a guanidinium group (strongly basic). So it has 2 basic groups.
Lysine: Has the α-amino group plus an ε-amino group on the side chain. So it has 2 basic groups.
Asparagine is the only one with just one basic functional group.
This matches option 1: asparagine.
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