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What is a peptide bond

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A peptide bond (amide bond) is a covalent chemical bond formed between two amino acid molecules. :)

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A peptide bond is a bond between amino acids which are further joined together and allows the synthesis of proteins.

Step-by-step explanation:

The amide bond is formed when two amino acids are joined together. This amide bond is covalent in nature. The amino group of one amino acid reacts with the carboxyl group of second amino acid. This allows water to get released in the reaction, thus forming a peptide bond.

The amino acids are attached with peptide bond and synthesize proteins required for organism.

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