Chemistry-Proteins

NEET Chemistry Proteins MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If a polypeptide chain consists of 150 amino acids, how many peptide bonds are present in its primary structure?

A

149

B

150

C

151

D

152

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The primary structure of a protein refers to the sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. For a chain of 150 amino acids, there would be 149 peptide bonds since each bond links two amino acids together.

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