Chemistry GCSE
Amide links
What Amide links means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Amide links
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The link formed when the amine group of one amino acid reacts with the carboxylic acid group of another, releasing water.
Topics that use Amide links
- Amino acids (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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