Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
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Chapter 2 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Self Quiz - Page 50: 21

Answer

The structure showed is a dipeptide bond which is composed of two amino acids joined by a peptide bond.

Work Step by Step

The structure showed is a dipeptide bond which is composed of two amino acids joined by a peptide bond. (a) Amino group – (-NH2) group (b) Peptide bond – linked the amino group of one amino acid to the carboxyl group of another amino acid (c) Side group of amino acid 2- determine the chemical properties of the molecule (d) Carboxyl group- (-COOH) group
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