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matrenka [14]
3 years ago
7

Identify the process used to form the covalent peptide bonds that join amino acids into a polypeptide.

Biology
1 answer:
kvasek [131]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Peptide bonds are formed by hydrolysis or losing a water (H₂O)

Explanation:

Two or more amino acids are linked by forming peptide bonds, and then eventually form polypeptides. These peptide bonds are <u>covalent </u>in nature and require water. an amino group and a carboxyl group to form. These components then undergo hydrolysis to form long-chain amino acids.

The sequence of the amino acid chain <u>starts with the α-amino group residue and with an α-carboxyl group as the terminal residue</u>. This chain is also known as the primary structure of the protein molecule.

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