In 1994 chemists at Texas A&M University reported the synthesis of a non-naturally occurring amino acid: a.

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In 1994 chemists at Texas A&M University reported the synthesis of a non-naturally occurring amino acid:
In 1994 chemists at Texas A&M University reported the synthesis

a. To which naturally occurring amino acid is this compound most similar?
b. A tetrapeptide, phe-met-arg-phe€”NH2, is synthesized in the brains of rats addicted to morphine and heroin. The TAMU scientists synthesized a similar tetrapeptide, with the synthetic amino acid above replacing one of the original amino acids. Draw a structure for the tetrapeptide containing the synthetic amino acid.
c. Indicate the chiral carbon atoms in the synthetic amino acid.
d. Draw the geometric isomers for this synthetic amino acid.

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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