What's the process used to form the covalent peptide bonds that join amino acids into a polypeptide?

Answer 1

Hey Paige. Thanks for your question.

Peptide bonds are formed by joining two amino acids together. One amino acid "uses" its NH₃ group to create the bond, and the other "uses" its COOH group to create the bond. In the process, water condenses and leaves (dehydration synthesis) and the peptide bond is formed.

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