Question

Explain the peptide bond.

Explain the following term:

Peptide bond

Answer 1

1. The covalent bond that links the two amino acids is called a peptide bond.
2. The peptide bond is formed by a condensation reaction.
3. $$(-\mathrm{NH}{\phantom{A}}_2)$$ of one amino acid and the carboxyl group $$(-\mathrm{COOH})$$ of another amino acid, resulting in the formation of a peptide linkage.
4. This process can be repeated multiple times, forming longer peptide chains known as polypeptides or proteins.