When Creating a Protein, Amino Acids Are Linked by a Peptide

question 60

Essay

When creating a protein, amino acids are linked by a peptide bond and a molecule of water is released. What type of a reaction is this? Would this reaction require energy or release energy? Explain why.

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Definitions:

Sales Discount

A reduction from the listed or invoice price offered by a seller to a buyer, often to prompt early payment or reward bulk purchases.

Decrease Net Income

Any event or transaction that results in a reduction of the net income of a company.

Decrease In Assets

A reduction in the value or quantity of the resources owned by an entity.

Increase Accounts Payable

An action reflecting a rise in the amount owed by a company to its creditors for goods or services received but not yet paid for.