Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Principles - Study Guide - Review - Page 51: 7e

Answer

A peptide bond occurs between two amino acids. The carboxyl group of one amino acid is bonded to the amine group of the other. Considering this definition, we find that the peptide bond is the Carbon-Nitrogen bond in the product molecule.

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A peptide bond occurs between two amino acids. The carboxyl group of one amino acid is bonded to the amine group of the other. Considering this definition, we find that the peptide bond is the Carbon-Nitrogen bond in the product molecule.
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