9. Peptides Flashcards
1
Q
how is a peptide bond formed vs broken
A
- formed via dehydration synthesis
- broken via hydrolysis
2
Q
2 characteristics of peptide bond
A
- rotation around bond is not allowed
- trans configuration
3
Q
although they can’t rotate freely they can flip between cis and trans all are more stable in ____ except for ____
A
more stable in trans except for
proline (cis and trans and equal stable)
4
Q
N terminus vs C terminus
A
N terminus = amino end (left)
C terminus = carboxyl end (right)
