Which of the following occurs when a peptide bond forms between two amino acids?
A. A covalent bond forms between the carboxyl groups of two amino acids with the addition of a water molecule.
B. A covalent bond forms between the R groups of two amino acids with the release of a water molecule.
C. A water molecule is released as a covalent bond forms between a carboxyl group of one amino acid and an amino group of another amino acid.
D. A water molecule is consumed as a covalent bond forms between a carboxyl group of one amino acid and an amino group of another amino acid.
Answer (1)
A peptide bond forms between two amino acids when a water molecule is released as a covalent bond is established between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another. This process is known as a condensation reaction. It is fundamental to protein synthesis in biology. ;
