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  4. A tripeptide (X) on partial hydrolysis gave two dipeptides Cys-Gly and Glu-Cys, i.e Identify the tripeptide.

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Q. A tripeptide (X) on partial hydrolysis gave two dipeptides Cys-Gly and Glu-Cys, i.e
Identify the tripeptide.Chemistry Question Image

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Solution:

Since the tripeptide on hydrolysis gave two dipeptides Glu-Cys and Cys-Gly. Hence, cystine must be in between glutamic acid and glycine as given below.

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