The diagram represents a tripeptide.At which bonds does hydrolysis occur to release the amino acids from the tripeptide?
Correct answer: C. 2 and 5
- A. 1 and 4
- B. 1 and 6
- C. 2 and 5
- D. 3 and 6
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: 2 and 5. In a tripeptide, the amino acids are linked by peptide bonds. Hydrolysis specifically targets these peptide bonds to break them, releasing individual amino acids. Positions 2 and 5 in the diagram correspond to these peptide bonds. The other options do not represent these crucial peptide bond positions and thus are incorrect.
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