What Is Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC)used for in Peptide Synthesis

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Multiple Choice

What is dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) used for in peptide synthesis?

• A) DCC protects the amino group of the intended N-terminal amino acid.
• B) DCC activates the carboxyl group toward nucleophillic attack.
• C) DCC cleaves the blocking groups from the final peptide.
• D) DCC is the resin (solid support)used to anchor the growing polypeptide.
• E) DCC removes the peptide from the resin at the conclusion of the synthesis.

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