Chapter 4: Q33. (page 96)
Draw the structure of the dipeptide β-alanylhistidine, also known as carnosine.
Short Answer
The structure of dipeptide carnosine is as shown.

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Chapter 4: Q33. (page 96)
Draw the structure of the dipeptide β-alanylhistidine, also known as carnosine.
The structure of dipeptide carnosine is as shown.

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