Peptide Bonds and Protein Primary Structure (1A)
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What is the name of a peptide consisting of two amino acid residues?
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Which amino acid most commonly increases cis peptide bond occurrence in proteins?
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What is the most common configuration of the peptide bond in proteins?
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Trans configuration. Minimizes steric hindrance between side chains, making it energetically favorable in most peptide bonds except near proline.
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