Bentiromide (Figure P 20.2 ) is a peptide that was once...

Bentiromide (Figure $\mathrm{P} 20.2$ ) is a peptide that was once evaluated as an agent to monitor the function of the pancreas during therapy. Draw the structures of the amino acids that form bentiromide, and indicate whether they are $\alpha$ -amino acids.
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Key Concepts

Amino Acid Structure

Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They consist of a central (alpha) carbon atom attached to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a distinctive side chain (R group) that determines the chemical properties of the amino acid.

Alpha-Amino Acids

Alpha-amino acids have their amino group bonded to the carbon atom that is directly adjacent to the carboxyl group, known as the alpha carbon. This common structural arrangement is central to the formation of peptides and proteins, and nearly all naturally occurring amino acids in biological systems are alpha-amino acids.

Peptide Bond Formation

When amino acids link together to form peptides or proteins, they are joined by peptide bonds. This covalent bond forms through a dehydration synthesis reaction between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, resulting in a continuous chain of amino acids that folds into functional proteins.

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