Chemistry-Proteins
NEET Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
If a polypeptide chain in the primary structure of a protein consists of 50 amino acids, how many peptide bonds are present in this chain?
A
49 peptide bonds
B
50 peptide bonds
C
51 peptide bonds
D
52 peptide bonds
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The primary structure of a protein is a sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. If there are 50 amino acids, there are 49 peptide bonds since each bond connects two amino acids.
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