[Campbell Biology P.127] What is formed when two amino acids are joined together by a dehydr... | Practice Question

What is formed when two amino acids are joined together by a dehydration reaction?

  • A: Peptide bond
  • B: Disulfide bridge
  • C: Glycosidic linkage
  • D: Phosphodiester bond

Explanation

Peptide bonds are formed by dehydration reactions, linking the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of the next, with the removal of a water molecule.