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CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q15
Assertion (A): Proteins are polymers of α -amino acids connected by a peptide bond. Reason (R): A tetrapeptide contains 4 amino acids linked by 4…
Assertion (A) : Proteins are polymers of $\displaystyle \alpha$-amino acids connected by a peptide bond.
Reason (R) : A tetrapeptide contains $\displaystyle 4$ amino acids linked by $\displaystyle 4$ peptide bonds.
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(C)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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