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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The bond that joins amino acids together to form protein is: a. Protein bond b. Peptone bond c. Amino bond d. Peptide bond e. B, C, D
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

The specific covalent bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis is called a peptide bond. It is formed by a dehydration reaction between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of the next.

Hint

Think of the word 'polypeptide' – a chain of amino acids.

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