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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which of the following reagent is used to distinguish the C-terminal end in a polypeptide?

Options:

Hydrazine

2, 4-dinitrofluorobenzene

3, 5-dinitrofluorobenzene

2, 4-di aminofluorobenzene

Correct Answer:

Hydrazine

Explanation:

The answer to the question is (a) hydrazine.

Hydrazine is a reagent that reacts with the free carboxyl group of the C-terminal amino acid in a polypeptide. This reaction produces a hydrazide, which can be easily detected. However, hydrazine is not as specific as 2, 4-dinitro fluoro benzene, as it can also react with other functional groups in a polypeptide.