When the Pentapeptide Below Is Heated First with 2,4-Dinitrofluorobenzene (And

question 135

Multiple Choice

When the pentapeptide below is heated first with 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (and base) and then subjected to acidic hydrolysis,which amino acid will bear the dinitrophenyl group? Leu·Val·Gly·Phe·Ile

• A)Leucine
• B)Valine
• C)Glycine
• D)Phenylalanine
• E)Isoleucine

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