Here I would like you to draw a structural formula for two protein monomers (two amino acids). They can be any two amino acids you choose...(you will need to look up and insert 'something' for the side chains, there are twenty amino acids to choose from). Then, show how these two amino acids bond (show the parts that connect and anything that's removed in the process). Clearly label your drawing so I can see how well you understand the formation of a peptide bond. For credit: Draw the amino acids and clearly show and label the parts involved and the bond that forms. (Do not download images of graphics...this should be a drawing) Embed your drawing here.
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