Asked by Mohamed Mahmoud on Sep 23, 2024
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An amino acid analyzer can be used to determine ________.
A) the sequence of amino acids in a peptide
B) the identity of the amino acids present in a peptide
C) the relative amounts of the amino acids present in a peptide
D) both A and C
E) both B and C
Amino Acid Analyzer
A device that is used for the identification and quantification of amino acids in a sample, typically using chromatographic techniques.
Amino Acids
Organic compounds containing both amino and carboxyl groups, serving as the building blocks of proteins.
Peptide
A short chain of amino acid monomers linked by peptide (amide) bonds, usually considered to include chains of up to 50 amino acids.
- Determine techniques for illustrating amino acids and peptides.
- Describe the synthesis process of amino acids and peptides, detailing how amino acids serve as precursors for others.
Verified Answer
CC
Chris Choong7 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
An amino acid analyzer can determine the identity of the amino acids present in a peptide as well as the relative amounts of each amino acid. However, it cannot determine the sequence of amino acids in a peptide, as that requires different techniques such as mass spectrometry or Edman degradation.
Learning Objectives
- Determine techniques for illustrating amino acids and peptides.
- Describe the synthesis process of amino acids and peptides, detailing how amino acids serve as precursors for others.