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Amino Acid Reaction: Peptide Bond Formation and Product Diversity

Chapter 3, Problem 33

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QUESTION: If the amino acids alanine and glycine react to form a peptide bond, is there more than one reaction product? If so, what products?

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QUESTION: If the amino acids alanine and glycine react to form a peptide bond, is there more than one reaction product? If so, what products?

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The peptide bond formation occurs between the carboxyl group of alanine and the amino group of glycine, forming a dipeptide. Here are the three steps involved in the reaction:

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Explore the reaction between alanine and glycine, two amino acids, and unravel whether this process results in multiple reaction products. We'll delve into the intriguing world of peptide bond formation and examine the potential diversity of products that may emerge from this biochemical reaction."


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