The following molecule is formed by two amino acids: Identify the alpha carbons (using the numbers as shown)and the side chains for each amino acid in the molecule. A)2, 4; CH₃, CH₂SH B)1, 6; CHNH₂, SH C)2, 3; CH₃, CO D)2, 4; NH₂, CO₂H E)2, 6; CH₃, SH

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The alpha carbons are numbered 2 and 4, which correspond to the carbons that are double-bonded to an oxygen and nitrogen, respectively. The side chains for each amino acid are CH₃ and CH₂SH, which correspond to cysteine and serine, respectively.

The Following Molecule Is Formed by Two Amino Acids