What Is the Reason for the Planar Geometry of the Peptide

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for the planar geometry of the peptide bond in proteins?

• A) Proteins contain only L amino acids.
• B) Hydrogen bonding.
• C) Steric hindrance.
• D) The peptide bond is trans rather than cis.
• E) The partial double bond character of the carbon-nitrogen bond.

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