The correct sequence of amino acids present in the tripeptide given below is
(A)Val - Ser - Thr✓ Correct
(B)Thr - Ser - Val
(C)Leu - Ser - Thr
(D)Thr - Ser - Leu
Answer: (A)
Solution
Read the tripeptide from the free −NHX2 end toward the free −COOH end. The first residue carries an isopropyl side chain, −CH(CHX3)X2, marking valine; the second has a −CHX2OH side chain, which is serine; the third has −CH(OH)CHX3, which is threonine. So the sequence is Val--Ser--Thr.
JEE Main · 2019 · 09 Jan 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option