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amino acids are linked by a specific type of covalent bond. the reactio…

Question

amino acids are linked by a specific type of covalent bond. the reaction of this bond produces one water molecule. this bond links multiple amino acids together, what is it called?
a) hydrogen bonds
b) peptide bonds
c) ionic bonds
d) metallic bonds

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Amino - acids are linked by peptide bonds. This is a condensation reaction that releases a water molecule. Hydrogen bonds are intermolecular forces, ionic bonds are between ions, and metallic bonds are in metals.

Answer:

b) Peptide bonds