Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 19 - Biochemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 728: 22

Answer

A peptide bond is a form of covalent bond that links two amino acid monomers to synthesize a protein chain. The carboxyl group of one amino acid bonds with the amino group of the next in a reaction called condensation.

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A peptide bond is a form of covalent bond that links two amino acid monomers to synthesize a protein chain. The carboxyl group of one amino acid bonds with the amino group of the next in a reaction called condensation.
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