Propose a synthesis by which you could convert alanine (Ala) and leucine (Leu) to the dipeptide Ala-Leu. Provide the rea
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Propose a synthesis by which you could convert alanine (Ala) and leucine (Leu) to the dipeptide Ala-Leu. Provide the reagent(s) and show the product of each of the individual steps. Use the carbobenzyloxy group (Cbz or Z) for protection of the amine and a methyl ester for protection of the carboxylic acid. NH3 ? H NH3 co w H3N alanine leucine alanyl leucine (Ala-Leu)