Question

How many peptide bonds are shown in the structure drawn in Fig. $6-7 ?$

Name: Problem 2, Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Uploaded: 2021-03-22T10:09:08-08:00
Duration: 52 s
Channel: Shazia Naz
Description: How many peptide bonds are shown in the structure drawn in Fig. 6-7 ?

   How many peptide bonds are shown in the structure drawn in Fig. $6-7 ?$

Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Donald Voet, Judith… 5th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 2

Instant Answer

Solved by Expert Shazia Naz

03/22/2021

Step 1

A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (H2O). This is a dehydration synthesis reaction. Show more…

Show all steps

Thanks for your feedback!

How many peptide bonds are shown in the structure drawn in Fig. $6-7 ?$

Play audio

Feedback

Shazia Naz and 87 other subject Organic Chemistry educators are ready to help you.

Ask a new question

Labs

Want to see this concept in action?

NEW

Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.

View Labs

Key Concepts

Peptide Bond

A peptide bond is a covalent chemical bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of the next. This bond is created through a condensation reaction, releasing a molecule of water and linking the amino acids into a chain.

Amino Acid Sequence

The sequence in which amino acids are arranged in a protein determines its primary structure. Each consecutive amino acid joining via a peptide bond contributes to a linear chain, where the number of peptide bonds is one less than the total number of amino acids.

Protein Primary Structure

The primary structure of a protein refers to its unique sequence of amino acids connected by peptide bonds. Understanding this structure is crucial because it informs the overall folding, function, and interactions of the protein, as well as helps in determining the number of peptide bonds present.

Please give Ace some feedback