amino acids and peptides Flashcards
1
Q
how is a dipeptide formed
A
dipeptide: 2 amino acids joined tgt by peptide bonds
-NH3+ group of one animo acid foms an amide bond with the carboxylate of another amino acids
H2O is removed
2
Q
what is the C terminal amino acid in the tetrapeptide glycylalalanyisoleucymethionine
A
methionine
3
Q
what is the charge on a zwitterion
A
neutral
4
Q
what is the charge on an amino acid at a pH below its pI
A
positive
5
Q
what is the simplest amino acid
A
glycine