Amino acids can be classified as α-, β-, γ-, δ- and so on depending upon the relative position of amino group with respect to carboxyl group. Which type of amino acids form polypetide chain in proteins?

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To make a polypeptide chain, the amino acid must be linked to the α− carbon of the molecule. The removal of water molecules from an α− amino acid results in the formation of a polypeptide chain.

 

<p>This is a Short Answer Type Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar</p><p>To make a polypeptide chain, the amino acid must be linked to the α− carbon of the molecule. The removal of water molecules from an α−<strong> </strong>amino acid results in the formation of a polypeptide chain.</p><div><div><picture><source srcset="" media=" (max-width: 500px)"><img src="https://images.shiksha.com/mediadata/images/1750935488phpQVJalz.jpeg" alt="" width="738" height="117" loading="lazy"></picture></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p>

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