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Amino acids can be classified as α,β,γ,δ and so on depending upon the relative position of the amino group with respect to the carboxyl group. Which type of amino acids form polypeptide chain in proteins?

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Amino acids are classified as α,β,γ,δ depending on the relative positions of the amino group with respect to the carboxyl group.
  • Only αamino acids form polypeptide chains in proteins.
  • Reaction involved in the formation of polypeptide chain is:

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