What kind of bond holds the amino acids together in the protein that is formed?

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Joëlle
Jul 28, 2016

Peptide bonds

Explanation:

Amino acids can bind together with a peptide bond to form a peptide / protein. This is a condensation reaction i.e. a water molecule is produced in this reaction:

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The 'R' in the image indicates the side chain of an amino acid. The reaction takes place between the OH-group of the acid-side of one amino acid and the H-atom of the amino-side of an other amino acid.

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