Asked by Shamel Hassanien on Sep 23, 2024
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Peptide bonds are ________.
A) ester linkages
B) imido linkages
C) ether linkages
D) amide linkages
E) disulfide linkages
Peptide Bonds
The chemical bonds formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, linking them together in a protein or peptide chain.
Amide Linkages
Chemical bonds formed by the reaction between the carbonyl group of an acid and the amino group of an amine, characteristic of polymers like nylon and proteins.
- Explain the peptide bond formation and the structure of peptides.
Verified Answer
JB
Jessica Bernik2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Peptide bonds are also known as amide linkages, formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid during protein synthesis.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the peptide bond formation and the structure of peptides.