Which pairs of bonds within a peptide backbone show free rotation around both bonds? A) C _$\alpha$ -C and N-C _$\alpha$ B) C=O and N-C C) C=O and N-C _$\alpha$ D) N-C and C _$\alpha$ -C E) N-C _$\alpha$ and N-C

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The CF1F1F1S1_F1F1F10-C and N-CF1F1F1S1_F1F1F10 bonds in a peptide backbone show free rotation around both bonds because they are single bonds and are not involved in any resonance structures.

Which Pairs of Bonds Within a Peptide Backbone Show Free α\alphaα

Which Pairs of Bonds Within a Peptide Backbone Show Free $\alpha$