Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

A polypeptide contains $n$ amino acids. How many peptide bonds and R groups (side chains) are present in this polypeptide?

  • A$n - 1$ peptide bonds and $n - 1$ R groups
  • B$n - 1$ peptide bonds and $n$ R groups
  • C$n$ peptide bonds and $n - 1$ R groups
  • D$n$ peptide bonds and $n$ R groups

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