The Peptide Bond
A) Is Most Stable in the Cis $\alpha$

question 54

Multiple Choice

The peptide bond

• A) is most stable in the cis configuration.
• B) has a mix of single and double bond characters.
• C) can rotate around the carbonyl and N bond but not around the \(\alpha\)-carbon and N bond.
• D) can function as a weak acid and weak base.

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Definitions:

Chymotrypsin

Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the building blocks of proteins.

Ninhydrin

A chemical reagent used to detect amino acids and proteins by producing a deep blue-violet color.

Histidine

An essential amino acid in humans, involved in the growth and repair of tissues and the production of histamine.