Biochemistry - Structure and Properties of Peptides - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Structure and Properties of Peptides - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
3.
The molecular formula for glycine is C2H5O2N. What would be the molecular formula for a linear oligomer made by linking ten glycine molecules together by condensation synthesis?
C20H50O20N10
C20H32O11N10
C20H40O10N10
C20H68O29N10
Answer: Option
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Sneha k said:   4 years ago
Condensation means loss of water. For linking two glycine molecules one water molecule is lost so for 10 glycines, 9 water molecules are lost so answer B is correct.

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