The Joining of Two Amino Acids Via a Peptide Bond $\Delta$

question 88

Multiple Choice

The joining of two amino acids via a peptide bond (the process of protein synthesis) has a positive $\Delta$ G value. What does this imply?

• A) Forming a peptide bond is endergonic and must be coupled to another reaction.
• B) Forming a peptide bond is exergonic and must be coupled to another reaction.
• C) Forming a peptide bond is spontaneous and does not need to be coupled to another reaction.
• D) Forming a peptide bond is spontaneous and can sometimes be coupled to another reaction.
• E) Forming a peptide bond increases the entropy of a system.