👉 A pentapeptide is a peptide that contains five amino acids, which are cysteine, leucine, valine, isoleucine, and methionine. These amino acids form a single long chain of amino acid residues, with an alpha-helix structure. Pentapeptides have the following properties:
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Hydration
: Pentapeptides have a strong hydrophobic core that is partially filled by water molecules.
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Heterogeneity
: There are many different