Biology A-Level
peptide bond formation
What peptide bond formation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of peptide bond formation
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Peptide bonds form between adjacent amino acids, catalysed by the ribosome.
Topics that use peptide bond formation
- DNA and protein synthesis (AQA A-Level)
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