Question:

The number of
groups present in a tripeptide Asp–Glu–Lys is ____.

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Count every C=O: the two peptide bonds plus the carboxylic acid groups (side chains of Asp and Glu and the C-terminal acid of Lys).
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Correct Answer: 5

Solution and Explanation

The group in the question is the carbonyl group \(>\mathrm{C{=}O}\).
Tripeptide Asp–Glu–Lys has two peptide (amide) bonds: 2 C=O.
Aspartic acid side chain \(-\mathrm{CH_2COOH}\): 1 C=O.
Glutamic acid side chain \(-\mathrm{CH_2CH_2COOH}\): 1 C=O.
Lysine side chain \(-(\mathrm{CH_2})_4\mathrm{NH_2}\): none. The free C-terminal \(-\mathrm{COOH}\) of Lys: 1 C=O.
Total = 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 5.
Answer: 5
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