Step 1: Check statement A
The alpha amino acids found in proteins have the L configuration. TRUE.
Step 2: Check statement B
An amino acid contains both an amino group and a carboxyl group. TRUE.
Step 3: Check statement C
Amino acids may be acidic (more COOH, such as aspartic acid), basic (more NH2, such as lysine) or neutral. So the numbers are not always the same. FALSE.
Step 4: Check statement D
Tyrosine was first obtained from cheese (Greek tyros means cheese). TRUE.
Final Answer:
Statements A, B and D are correct, option (D).
\[ \boxed{\text{A, B and D only}} \]