Practice mode Macromolecules

How many peptide bonds are present in a linear polypeptide made of 50 amino acids?

Correct answer C. 49

Explanation

In a linear chain, each peptide bond links two neighbouring amino acids, so n amino acids are joined by n − 1 bonds: 50 − 1 = 49.

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