Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Merrifield Synthesis

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the Merrifield synthesis?

• A)It uses a solid phase technique for the synthesis of peptides.
• B)It uses DCC (dicyclohexylcarbodiimide)to form the amide bond in a peptide synthesis.
• C)It uses BOC (tert-butoxycarbonyl)as a protecting group for peptide synthesis.
• D)It uses aqueous phase techniques for the synthesis of large polypeptides.

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