Practice mode Macromolecules

How many peptide bonds are present in a single unbranched polypeptide chain of 120 amino acids?

Correct answer D. 119

Explanation

Each peptide bond links two neighbouring amino acids, so a chain of n residues has n − 1 peptide bonds. For 120 amino acids, 120 − 1 = 119 peptide bonds.

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