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

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2
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what is the C terminal amino acid in the tetrapeptide glycylalalanyisoleucymethionine

A

methionine

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3
Q

what is the charge on a zwitterion

A

neutral

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4
Q

what is the charge on an amino acid at a pH below its pI

A

positive

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5
Q

what is the simplest amino acid

A

glycine

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