How Many Different Tripeptides Can Be Assembled Using One Molecule

question 62

Multiple Choice

How many different tripeptides can be assembled using one molecule each of the amino acids glycine, glutamic acid, and lysine?

• A) 3
• B) 6
• C) 9
• D) 27

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Definitions:

Hydrogenation

The chemical reaction of adding hydrogen to an organic compound, often used to convert unsaturated bonds to saturated ones.

Cyclobutene

A cyclic hydrocarbon molecule consisting of a ring of four carbon atoms connected by double and single bonds.

Cyclopentene

A cyclic alkene with a five-membered ring, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond, making it reactive in chemical syntheses.

Hydrogenation

The chemical reaction where hydrogen is added to another compound, often used to convert unsaturated bonds to saturated ones in hydrocarbons.