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Interpretation:
Structural formula of dipeptide that contains Aspartate and Leucine is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Many amino acids are linked together through amide bonds to form a biologically large molecule known to be proteins.
Amino functional group is
In protein the amide bond (
Link formation results from the release of water.
Formation of peptide bond from between
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