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Organic Chemistry and Analysis (OA3.2 Amino acids, peptides and proteins)

Quick questions on Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins (OA3.2) - Eduqas A-Level Chemistry

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What is charge at extreme pH?
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In acid the molecule is positive (carboxylate protonated); in alkali it is negative (-NH3+\text{-NH}_3^+ deprotonated). Reversing these loses the mark.
What is peptide bond is an amide?
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The peptide bond is the amide linkage -CONH-\text{-CONH-} formed by condensation; describing it as an ester or a simple "join" loses marks.
What is q1?
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Draw the zwitterion of the amino acid glycine, H2NCH2COOH\text{H}_2\text{NCH}_2\text{COOH}. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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Name the bond formed when two amino acids react, and the type of reaction. [2 marks]

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