Amino Acids and Peptides

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What is the configuration of naturally occurring α-amino acids, except for glycine?

  • S and L (correct)
  • R and D
  • R and L
  • S and D

How are DL-Amino acids resolved?

  • Esterification followed by saponification reaction
  • Acylation of N-terminal followed by deacylation using deacylase enzyme (correct)
  • Oxidation followed by reduction reaction
  • Hydrolysis using hydrolytic enzyme

What is the term for a polymer containing more than 10 amino acids?

  • Polypeptide (correct)
  • Dipeptide
  • Tripeptide
  • Oligopeptide

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