A Peptide Bond Is the Result of a Condensation Reaction

question 118

Multiple Choice

A peptide bond is the result of a condensation reaction between ________

• A)two carboxylic acid groups on different amino acids.
• B)an amino group on one amino acid and the carboxylic acid group on another.
• C)two amino groups on different amino acids.
• D)an amino group and a carboxylic acid group on the same amino acid.
• E)an amino group and a carboxylic acid group, producing a zwitterion.

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