When naming a protein or polypeptide which of the following is true?
A) The convention for proteins is different from that for polypeptides.
B) They are named from the C-terminus to the N-terminus.
C) They are named from the middle towards the two ends.
D) They are named from the N-terminus to the C-terminus.

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Proteins and polypeptides are named from the N-terminus (the end with the free amino group) to the C-terminus (the end with the free carboxyl group). This convention is used for both proteins and polypeptides.

When Naming a Protein or Polypeptide Which of the Following