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peptide linkage

/ˈpɛptaɪd ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/

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/ˈpɛptaɪd ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическая связь, образующаяся между двумя аминокислотами, когда карбоксильная группа одной молекулы реагирует с аминогруппой другой, выделяя молекулу воды; также известная как амидная связь, она является основой структуры белков.

A chemical bond formed between two amino acids when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of another, releasing a water molecule; also known as an amide bond, it is fundamental to protein structure.

  1. Chemical bond in proteinsC1formal

    A covalent bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid, releasing a molecule of water.

    ruХимическая связь в белках

    • The peptide linkage is essential for forming protein chains.
    • During protein synthesis, peptide linkages connect amino acids.
    • Hydrolysis of a peptide linkage breaks down proteins into amino acids.