Define the following terms in relation to proteins:
  1. Peptide linkage.
  2. Denaturation.
CBSE DELHI - SET 1 2008
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  1. Peptide linkage: Peptide linkage is an amide $(-CO-NH-)$ bond formed between $–COOH$ and $–NH_2$ group in protein formation.
  2. Denaturation: When a protein in its native form, is subjected to physical change like change in temperature or chemical change like change in $pH$, protein loses its biological activity. This is called denaturation of protein.
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