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Draw a representation of the peptide linkage that holds amino acids together in polypeptide chains.
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A peptide bond is a chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (H2O). This is a dehydration synthesis reaction. Show more…
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