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Chapter 4: Q33. (page 96)

Draw the structure of the dipeptide β-alanylhistidine, also known as carnosine.

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The structure of dipeptide carnosine is as shown.


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Dipeptide

A dipeptide is a compound that is made from two amino acids.

02

Dipeptide Carnosine

L-Carnosine is a dipeptide that is formed from two amino acids, β-alanine and L-histidine. L-Carnosine is also known as β-alanylhistidine.

03

Structure of Carnosine

Thus, the structure of Carnosine was drawn.

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