What is the IUPAC or common name for the following compound?
A)Cysteinylalanine
B)Alanylcysteine
C)Serinylalanine
D)Alanylserine

Question

What is the IUPAC or common name for the following compound? 
A)Cysteinylalanine 
B)Alanylcysteine 
C)Serinylalanine 
D)Alanylserine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound consists of alanine and cysteine amino acids linked together. According to the naming convention for peptides, the amino acid on the N-terminal end is named first followed by the amino acid on the C-terminal end. Therefore, the correct name for the compound is alanylcysteine.

What Is the IUPAC or Common Name for the Following