Peptide glossary
Peptide Bond
The covalent amide bond linking amino acids.
A peptide bond is the covalent amide linkage formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of the next, releasing water. The repeating backbone of these bonds defines the primary structure of every peptide.
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