Biology B A-Level
Peptide bond
What Peptide bond means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Peptide bond
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The link formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amine group of another during a condensation reaction.
Topics that use Peptide bond
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Condensation reaction
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