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How are peptide bonds formed between amino acids in the elongation process of the translation of mRNA?

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Answer:

Dehydration synthesis

Step-by-step explanation:

Dehydration synthesis is the process of bringing molecules together with water being a "waste" product of the reaction.

When amino acids(AA) bond to form peptide bonds, they use this dehydration synthesis to create peptide bonds.

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