Question

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during protein synthesis, amino acids are linked together using a(n) blank reaction. as a result, a covalent bond is formed

Explanation:

In protein synthesis, amino acids are linked by a dehydration synthesis (or condensation) reaction. In this reaction, a water molecule is removed, and a peptide bond (a covalent bond) is formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.

Answer:

dehydration synthesis (or condensation)