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What type of bond is formed between amino acids in a peptide?
What type of bond is formed between amino acids in a peptide?
- Peptide bond (correct)
- Ester bond
- Hydrogen bond
- Glycosidic bond
What is the primary difference between peptides and proteins?
What is the primary difference between peptides and proteins?
- Peptides are shorter chains of amino acids than proteins (correct)
- Peptides are only found in plants, while proteins are found in animals
- Proteins contain more water than peptides
- Proteins are more susceptible to denaturation than peptides
What is the characteristic feature of the N-terminus of a peptide chain?
What is the characteristic feature of the N-terminus of a peptide chain?
- It is the end containing an amino group (correct)
- It contains a carboxyl group
- It is the end where amino acids are linked by peptide bonds
- It is the end where the peptide chain branches out
What is the typical number of amino acids in a dipeptide?
What is the typical number of amino acids in a dipeptide?
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What type of bond is formed between amino acids in a peptide? What is the primary difference between peptides and proteins? What is the characteristic feature of the N-terminus of a peptide chain? What is the typical number of amino acids in a dipeptide?
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Test your knowledge of protein chemistry with this quiz. Explore topics such as peptide bond formation, biologically active peptides, and protein classification. Prepare to enhance your understanding of the intricate world of proteins and peptides in the field of medicine and surgery.
