JEE Main · 2019 · Shift-IImediumBIO-117

The correct sequence of amino acids present in the tripeptide given below is

Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The correct sequence of amino acids present in the tripeptide given below is image

Options
  1. a

    Val-Ser-Thr

  2. b

    Thr-Ser-Val

  3. c

    Leu-Ser-Thr

  4. d

    Thr-Ser-Leu

Correct Answera

Val-Ser-Thr

Detailed Solution

Step 1: Identifying the Terminal Residues — The sequence of a tripeptide is read from the amino (N) terminus (left) to the carboxyl (C) terminus (right).

Step 2: Side Chain Mapping — 1st residue (N-term) has an isopropyl group (Valine). 2nd residue has a \ceCH2OH-\ce{CH2OH} group (Serine). 3rd residue (C-term) has a \ceCH(OH)CH3-\ce{CH(OH)CH3} group (Threonine).

Step 3: Final Sequence — This corresponds to the sequence: Val-Ser-Thr. Correct option is (a).

Common Mistake: Mixing up leucine and valine, or threonine and serine. Threonine has a branched side chain compared to serine.

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