Identify the Correct Naming Convention Followed While Naming a Protein

question 30

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct naming convention followed while naming a protein or polypeptide.

• A) The convention of naming proteins is different from that of polypeptides.
• B) They are named starting from the C-terminus residue to the N-terminus residue.
• C) They are named starting from the middle toward both ends.
• D) They are named starting from the N-terminus residue to the C-terminus residue.

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