Biology B A-Level
Condensation reaction
What Condensation reaction means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Condensation reaction
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A reaction in which amino acid monomers join, releasing a water molecule and forming a peptide bond between the carboxyl group of one and the amine group of another.
Topics that use Condensation reaction
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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