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Chapter 4: Q17. (page 95)

Which amino acids have side chains that are capable of forming Isopeptide bonds?

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The amino acids Lysine, Aspartic acid, and Glutamic acid are capable of forming Isopeptide bonds.

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What is an Isopeptide bond?

An isopeptide bond is formed between the side chain amino group of one amino acid with the side-chain carboxyl group of another amino acid. These are also known as eupeptide bonds.

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List of Amino acids capable of forming Isopeptide bond

The following amino acids can form isopeptide bonds.

(a) Lysine- amino group of side chain

(b) Aspartic acid and Glutamic acid- carboxyl group of side chain

Thus, the amino acids Lysine, Aspartic acid, and Glutamic acid have side chains capable of forming isopeptide bonds.

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