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The peptide bond in proteins is formed by a condensation reaction between:

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About This Question

Subject
chemistry
Chapter
biomolecules
Topic
proteins
Difficulty
Easy
Year
2025
Tags
ProteinsPeptide BondAmino AcidsCondensation

Solution

Correct Answer:

The amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another

A peptide bond (—CO—NH—) is formed when the α-amino group (—NH₂) of one amino acid reacts with the α-carboxyl group (—COOH) of an adjacent amino acid, releasing one molecule of water (condensation). This amide linkage is the fundamental covalent bond that links amino acid residues in a polypeptide chain.

This easy difficulty chemistry question is from the chapter biomolecules, covering the topic of proteins. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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