What are the bonds found between amino acids in a polypeptide chain

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Tamara Salas

6 February, 18:07

What are the bonds found between amino acids in a polypeptide chain

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Eugene Tucker · Answer 1

Amino acids are joined by peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain. A peptide bond is one in which the molecules of a carboxyl react with the amino group of another molecule. A molecule of water is then formed and release, leaving the functinal groups to bond together and form a polypeptide chain.