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Following tetrapeptide can be represented as
(F, L, D, Y, I, Q, P are one letter codes for amino acids)
Explanation
Peptide sequences are read from the $$N$$-terminus to the $$C$$-terminus.
The $$N$$-terminus contains the free amino group $$H_2N-$$, while the $$C$$-terminus contains the free carboxyl group $$-COOH$$.
The first amino acid has the side chain:
$$-CH_2C_6H_5$$
This is the side chain of phenylalanine.
Its one-letter code is:
$$F$$
It cannot be proline because proline contains a cyclic secondary amine, whereas the given structure has a free primary amino group.
The second amino acid has the side chain:
$$-CH_2CH(CH_3)_2$$
This is the side chain of leucine.
Its one-letter code is:
$$L$$
The third amino acid has the side chain:
$$-CH_2COOH$$
This is the side chain of aspartic acid.
Its one-letter code is:
$$D$$
The fourth amino acid has the side chain:
$$-CH_2C_6H_4OH$$
This is the side chain of tyrosine.
Its one-letter code is:
$$Y$$
Therefore, the peptide sequence is
$$F-L-D-Y$$
Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
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