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Peptide Bond.
Peptide Bond - as a noun
The primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peptide linkageExample Sentences
"The formation of a peptide bond is a condensation reaction between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid."
"A peptide bond acts as a covalent linkage between the amino acids in a protein chain."
"The peptide bond determines the primary structure of a protein."
"Proteases cleave peptide bonds to break down proteins into smaller fragments."
"The peptide bond is characterized by a planar configuration due to the partial double bond character."
