Draw the structure of the pentapeptide alanine-leucine- phenylalanine-glycineUisoleucine. Assume that the free -NH2 group is at the alanine end of the peptide chain. Would this compound be more likely to dissolve in water or in octane? Explain.

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Draw the structure of the pentapeptide alanine-leucine- phenylalanine-glycineUisoleucine. Assume that the free -NH2 group is at the alanine end of the peptide chain. Would this compound be more likely to dissolve in water or in octane? Explain.

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