(C) Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase that specifically cleaves the peptide bond at the $C$-terminal end of a polypeptide chain. The Reason states t

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(C) Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase that specifically cleaves the peptide bond at the $C$-terminal end of a polypeptide chain. The Reason states that it cleaves the $N$-terminal bond,which is incorrect; aminopeptidases cleave the $N$-terminal bond. Therefore,the Assertion is correct,but the Reason is incorrect.

Class 12 Chemistry Biomolecules Amino Acids and Proteins

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Assertion : Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase.
Reason : It cleaves the $N$-terminal bond.

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A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.