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What is the definition of the term “Peptide linkage”?

Options

  1. APeptide linkage is the bond formed between two proteins during enzymatic reactions.
  2. BPeptide linkage is the connection between two nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
  3. CPeptide linkage is the amide bond formed when the carboxylic group of one amino acid molecule reacts with amin
  4. DPeptide linkage is the interaction between a peptide hormone and its receptor on a cell surface.

Correct answer

C. Peptide linkage is the amide bond formed when the carboxylic group of one amino acid molecule reacts with amin

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Peptide linkage is the amide bond formed when the carboxylic group of one amino acid molecule reacts with amino group of another amino acid molecule with the elimination of water molecule

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