Chapter 28.4, Problem 28.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three amino acids from which thyrotropin-releasing hormone is derived have to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Amino acids: Amino acids are compounds having both $-N{H}_2$ and $-COOH$ groups in the specific alkyl chain corresponding to the each amino acid.

Amino acid derivatives: It is a derivative of an amino acid formed by the reaction at the side chain functional group, carboxylic acid group, amino group or by the replacement of a hydrogen atom by heteroatom.