A polypeptide chain consists of 50 amino acids. How many water molecules were released during its synthesis from individual monomers through condensation?
Q1. A polypeptide chain consists of 50 amino acids. How many water molecules were released during its synthesis from individual monomers through condensation?
Answer: 49
Explanation: Each peptide bond releases one water molecule; 50 is tempting as students often equate the number of monomers with released water.