Which of the Following Statements About the Formation of the Peptide

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the formation of the peptide bond between amino acids is INCORRECT?

• A) The formation of peptide bonds results in the formation of a water molecule.
• B) The amino group of the first amino acid and the carboxyl group of the second amino acid are involved in forming a peptide bond.
• C) The carboxyl group of the first amino acid reacts with the amino group of the second amino group to form a peptide bond.
• D) A polypeptide formed by a series of peptide bonds will result in two distinct free ends, one with a free amino group and the other with a free carboxyl group.
• E) The number of peptide bonds formed in a polypeptide varies from protein to protein.

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