Among the following structures, which one of them represents the correct peptide chain?

Question

Among the following structures, which one of them represents the correct peptide chain? (A) Option 1

(B)

(C)

(D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Proteins are linear polymers that are formed by linking the α-carboxyl group of one amino acid to the α-amino group of another amino acid via peptide bond (also called an amide bond). The formation of a dipeptide from two amino acids is accompanied by the loss of a water molecule. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/notfound.jpg />

Q. Among the following structures, which one of them represents the correct peptide chain?