In Peptide Synthesis,give the Use of Trifluoroacetic Acid

question 98

Multiple Choice

In peptide synthesis,give the use of trifluoroacetic acid.

• A)activates the carboxyl group of an amino acid
• B)protects the carboxyl group of an amino acid
• C)protects the amino group of an amino acid
• D)activates the amino group of an amino acid
• E)removes the protecting group on the N-terminal amino acid

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