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What type of reaction occurs during protein synthesis to produce the primary structure of a protein?

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The name of the reaction is DEHYDRATION SYNTHESIS.
Dehydration synthesis involves the chemical combination of two amino acids; during the reaction dipeptide bond is formed and water is given off as a byproduct of the reaction. The removal of water is called dehydration.
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