How many amino acids are linked together by (n-1 ) amide bonds?

Correct answer: (C) n. When n amino acids are linked together, they form ( n - 1 ) peptide (amide) bonds, as each bond links two adjacent amino acids.

Q1 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (15 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

How many amino acids are linked together by $(\mathrm{n}-1$ ) amide bonds?

A
$\mathrm{n}-1$
B
$\mathrm{n}+1$
Correct answer
C
n
D
$2 n$

Solution

When $\mathbf{n}$ amino acids are linked together, they form ( $\mathbf{n} \mathbf{- 1}$ ) peptide (amide) bonds, as each bond links two adjacent amino acids.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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