MCQ
The main structural feature of proteins is
- AThe ester linkage
- BThe ether linkage
- ✓The peptide linkage
- DAll of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
The peptide linkage
c
Proteins are linear polymers formed by linking the -carboxyl group of one amino acid to the -amino group of another amino acid with a peptide bond.
Proteins are linear polymers formed by linking the -carboxyl group of one amino acid to the -amino group of another amino acid with a peptide bond.
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