Proline differs from the other standard amino acids in that only proline:A.has a negative charge in its side chain.B.forms peptide bonds that are planar.C.contains a secondary amine in its backbone.D.is commonly found in flexible loop regions of folded proteins.
Question
Proline differs from the other standard amino acids in that only proline:A.has a negative charge in its side chain.B.forms peptide bonds that are planar.C.contains a secondary amine in its backbone.D.is commonly found in flexible loop regions of folded proteins.
Solution
The correct answer is C. Proline contains a secondary amine in its backbone. This is because the side chain of proline is bonded to the protein backbone nitrogen, creating a secondary amine, which is a distinctive feature not found in other standard amino acids. The other options are incorrect. Proline does not have a negative charge in its side chain (A), it does not form peptide bonds that are planar (B), and it is not commonly found in flexible loop regions of folded proteins (D).
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