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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The bond that joins amino acids together to form protein is
Options
A Protein bond
B Peptone bond
C Amino bond
D Peptide bond
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A peptide bond is a covalent chemical bond formed between two amino acid molecules when the carboxyl group of one amino acid reacts with the amino group of the other, releasing a molecule of water.

Hint

What type of bond links amino acids in a polypeptide chain?

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