In peptide bonds,the bonds between
A)C and N are shorter than typical C-N bonds.
B)C and N are longer than typical C-N bonds.
C)C and O are longer than typical C=O bonds.
D)C and O are shorter than typical C=O bonds.
E)Both A and C.

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Peptide bonds have a partial double bond character between the carbon and nitrogen due to resonance, making the C-N bond shorter than typical C-N single bonds. Additionally, the C=O bond in the peptide linkage is slightly longer than a typical C=O double bond due to resonance delocalization.

In Peptide Bonds,the Bonds Between