Are polysaccharides, proteins, and triglycerides all formed by condensation reactions?
1 Answer
Jun 27, 2015
Yes, they are all formed by condensation reactions, also known as dehydration syntheses, in which the removal of a water molecule between the biomolecules allows for the formation of a bond between the biomolecules.
Explanation:
GLYCOSIDIC BOND
http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/organic-chemistry/glycosidic-linkage.html
PEPTIDE BOND
http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/bi314/summer09/chemone.html
ESTER BOND
https://kimberlybiochemist.wordpress.com/category/lipids-2/