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What bond is used to unite two amino acids?

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Answer:

Peptide bond

Step-by-step explanation:

Within a protein molecule, two amino acids are linked together by a peptide bond. A peptide bond is formed by extracting a water molecule as it joins the amino group of one amino acid to the carboxyl group of a another amino acid.

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