Refer to the accompanying figure to answer the following question(s).
-At which bond would water need to be added to achieve hydrolysis of the peptide, back to its component amino acids?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Refer to the accompanying figure to answer the following question(s). 
-At which bond would water need to be added to achieve hydrolysis of the peptide, back to its component amino acids?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis of a peptide bond involves breaking the bond between the carbonyl carbon and the nitrogen in the peptide linkage, which is typically represented by option C in diagrams of peptide chains.

Refer to the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question(s)