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What is the formula of a polypeptide consisting of 10-glycine molecule?

The formula of glycine is

{C_2}{H_5}N{O_2}

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Correct option: D

{C_{20}}{H_{32}}{O_{11}}{N_{10}}

The correct answer is

{C_{20}}{H_{32}}{O_{11}}{N_{10}}

because each peptide bond formation removes one water molecule, so 9 water molecules are removed from 10 glycine molecules.

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