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The average molecular weight of an amino acid residue in a protein is about _________(a) 128(b) 118(c) 110(d) 120I got this question in unit test.My doubt stems from Peptides and Proteins in section Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins of Biochemistry

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The correct answer is (c) 110

For explanation I would SAY: The AVERAGE molecular weight of an amino acid residue is nearer to 128. Because a molecule of water is removed to create each peptide BOND, average molecular weight is 128 – 18 = 110.



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