Textbook Question
Write the name for the amino acid represented by each of the following abbreviations:
d. Cys
Ch.16 Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes
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Chapter 16, Problem 11c
Draw the condensed structural formula for each of the following peptides, and give its three-letter and one-letter abbreviations:
c. glycylalanylvaline
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Step 1: Understand the peptide structure. A peptide is a chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. In this case, the peptide consists of three amino acids: glycine (Gly), alanine (Ala), and valine (Val), in that order.
Step 2: Write the condensed structural formula for glycine (Gly). Glycine has the simplest structure among amino acids: H₂N-CH₂-COOH. When it forms a peptide bond, the -COOH group reacts with the -NH₂ group of the next amino acid.
Step 3: Write the condensed structural formula for alanine (Ala). Alanine has the structure H₂N-CH(CH₃)-COOH. When it is part of a peptide, its -NH₂ group forms a bond with the -COOH group of the previous amino acid, and its -COOH group bonds with the -NH₂ group of the next amino acid.
Step 4: Write the condensed structural formula for valine (Val). Valine has the structure H₂N-CH(CH(CH₃)₂)-COOH. In the peptide, its -NH₂ group forms a bond with the -COOH group of the previous amino acid, and its -COOH group remains free at the end of the chain.
Step 5: Combine the structures to form the peptide glycylalanylvaline. The condensed structural formula is written by linking the amino acids through peptide bonds (-CONH-). The three-letter abbreviation for the peptide is Gly-Ala-Val, and the one-letter abbreviation is GAV.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Peptide Structure
Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. The structure of a peptide is determined by the sequence of its constituent amino acids, which influences its properties and functions. Understanding how to represent peptides structurally is essential for visualizing their molecular composition.
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Amino Acid Abbreviations
Amino acids are the building blocks of peptides and proteins, each having a unique three-letter and one-letter abbreviation. For example, glycine is abbreviated as Gly (three-letter) and G (one-letter). Familiarity with these abbreviations is crucial for efficiently communicating and writing about peptides in biochemistry.
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Condensed Structural Formula
A condensed structural formula provides a simplified representation of a molecule, showing the arrangement of atoms without depicting all bonds explicitly. In the context of peptides, it illustrates how amino acids are connected, allowing for a clear understanding of the peptide's structure and composition.
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Peptides isolated from rapeseed that may lower blood pressure have the following sequence of amino acids. Draw the structure for each peptide and write the one-letter abbreviations.
a. Arg–Ile–Tyr