Which statement BEST describes the naming convention for peptides?
A) There is no naming convention.
B) Start from the C-terminus and continue in order to the N-terminus.
C) Start on the left and continue in order to the right.
D) Start from the N-terminus and continue in order to the C-terminus.
E) Start on the right and continue in order to the left.

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The naming convention for peptides involves starting from the N-terminus (the end of the peptide with the free amine group) and continuing in order to the C-terminus (the end of the peptide with the free carboxyl group). This reflects the direction in which peptides are synthesized naturally in organisms.

Which Statement BEST Describes the Naming Convention for Peptides