When Two Amino Acids React to Form a Peptide Bond

question 131

Multiple Choice

When two amino acids react to form a peptide bond, what new functional group is created?

• A) an alcohol
• B) an amine
• C) an amide
• D) an ester
• E) a phosphoester

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Definitions:

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