Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The questions based on the tripeptide are to be answered.
Concept introduction: The human hypothalamus may secret several polypeptides, including the tripeptide.
Amino acid is the compound which comprises amino
The compound glutathione is an essential molecule human body. It acts as an activator for enzymes and protects lipids from oxidation.
All the amino acids are linked by the peptide linkage. It is an amide which is formed between
To determine: The structure of the three amino acids that combine to make the tripeptide.
(b)
To determine: If any of the constituent amino acids are among the
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