Total number of tripeptides possible by mixing of valine and proline is ________
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For n positions and 2 types of amino acids, the total number of combinations is 2n. Each sequence is unique and depends on the order of amino acids.
Correct Answer: 8
Solution and Explanation
A tripeptide is formed by combining three amino acids, where the sequence of the amino acids matters. Since we are mixing two amino acids, valine (Val) and proline (Pro), each position in the tripeptide can be occupied by either valine or proline.
Number of combinations:
Total possible tripeptides = 23 = 8.
Possible tripeptides:
1. Val-Val-Val
2. Val-Val-Pro
3. Val-Pro-Val
4. Val-Pro-Pro
5. Pro-Val-Val
6. Pro-Val-Pro
7. Pro-Pro-Val
8. Pro-Pro-Pro
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