Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:
How many amino acids and peptide bonds are present in a tripeptide?
Options:
3 amino acids and 4 peptide bonds
3 amino acids and 1 peptide bond
3 amino acids and 2 peptide bonds
3 amino acids and 3 peptide bonds
Correct Answer:
3 amino acids and 2 peptide bonds
Explanation:
Monopeptide is a peptide containing single amino acid, dipeptide contains two amino acids joined by one peptide bond and tripeptide contains three amino acids joined by two peptide bonds.