Chapter 23, Problem 39QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The sketch of tetrapeptide produced by the combination of 4 molecules of alpha glycine needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Amino acids are organic compounds containing amino as well as carboxylic groups. The general structure of an amino acid is shown as follows:

  ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{N}-\text{CH}\left(R\right)-\text{COOH}$

Here, R group is different for different amino acids.

These amino acids are linked through peptide bonds and results in the formation of protein. Thus, amino acids are simple unit of a peptide chain.