Question
Define the following as related to proteins: Peptide linkage.
✓
Answer
Peptide linkage: In peptide linkage amide formed between $-\ce{COOH}$ groups of one molecule of an amino acid and $-\ce{NH_2}$ group of another molecule of the amino acid by the elimination of a water molecules.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.
Explore more
Similar questions
Write the equation of the reaction of hydrogen iodide with :
methoxybenzene
methoxybenzene
Name the aldehyde which does not give Fehling’s solution test.
Can you use soaps and synthetic detergents to check the hardness of water?
Rearrange the following in an increasing order of their basic strengths:$ \ce{C_6H_5NH_2, C_6H_5N(CH_3)_2, (C_6H_5)_2NH and CH_3NH_2.}$
→Write the formula of an oxo$-$anion of Manganese $(Mn)$ in which it shows the oxidation state equal to its group number.
→Write the names of reagents and equations for the preparation of the following ethers by Williamson’s synthesis:1-Methoxyethane.
What is the order of dehydration of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols?
What is meant by the following term? Give an example of the reaction in each case.Schiff’s base.
Write the names of the components of alloy brass.
What is saponification?