Which of the following statements 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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Peptides are named by starting from the N-terminus (amino-terminal end) and continuing to the C-terminus (carboxyl-terminal end). This convention reflects the direction in which the peptide is synthesized in living organisms. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Naming Convention