Question

Which statement below correctly describes how amino acids join?

Amino acids join by linking the amino groups of the two compounds together.

Amino acids join by formation of amino bonds between them.

Amino acids join by forming an ester linkage.

Amino acids form bonds via E1 elimination reactions.

Amino acids join by linking the acid group of one amino acid to the amino group of another.

Answer 1

Amino acids join by linking the acid group of one amino acid to the amino group of another.

Step-by-step explanation:

Amino acids are organic molecules that form the basic molecules for making proteins and there are. An amino acid comprises of an acidic carboxyl (-COOH) functional group and an amino group (-NH2) as well as a side an organic side chain (R group).

In the formation of proteins, several amino acids join together by the formation of peptide bonds between each amino acids to form a long polypeptide. These peptide bods are formed by the linking of the acidic carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another amino acid, during this process water is removed.