What bonds amino acids together?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the type of bond that connects amino acids in proteins, specifically looking for the term that describes this connection.
Answer
peptide bonds
The final answer is peptide bonds.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is peptide bonds.
More Information
Peptide bonds are covalent bonds specifically formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another through a dehydration synthesis reaction.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing peptide bonds with other types of bonds like hydrogen bonds that play different roles in protein structure.
Sources
- The Shape and Structure of Proteins - Molecular Biology of the Cell - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- How do amino acids bond together? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Peptide Bond - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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