Question

What is peptide bond formation?

Answer 1

Formation of a bond between amino acids, leading to proteins.

Explanation:

This is caused by a 'condensation reaction' between the carboxylic acid group of one amino acid, and the amine group of another amino acid. It leads to a bond between the Carbon of the first and the Nitrogen of the second. This bond formation involves the elimination of water (the OH from the carboxylic acid group joins with an H from the amino group) - hence 'condensation'.