Why Is Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC)used in Peptide Synthesis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) used in peptide synthesis?

• A)DCC "protects" the amino group of the intended N-terminal amino acid.
• B)DCC activates the carboxyl group of one amino acid so that this amino acid reacts more readily with a second amino acid.
• C)DCC cleaves the blocking groups from the final peptide.
• D)DCC is the resin used in the automated synthesis of peptides.
• E)DCC removes the peptide from the resin at the conclusion of the synthesis.

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