Identify the correct naming convention followed while naming a protein or polypeptide.
A) The convention of naming proteins is different from that of polypeptides.
B) They are named starting from the C-terminus residue to the N-terminus residue.
C) They are named starting from the middle toward both ends.
D) They are named starting from the N-terminus residue to the C-terminus residue.

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Proteins and polypeptides are named starting from the N-terminus residue to the C-terminus residue. This naming convention follows the direction in which the amino acids are added during protein synthesis.

Identify the Correct Naming Convention Followed While Naming a Protein