The amino and carboxyl groups of amino acids react in a head-to-tail fashion, eliminating water, and forming a covalent ____ linkage typically referred to as a(n) ____ bond.

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The reaction between the amino and carboxyl groups of amino acids forms an amide bond, also referred to as a peptide bond. This involves the elimination of water, which is also known as a dehydration reaction. The other answer choices (ester, anhydride, and hydrogen) do not accurately describe the bond formed between amino acids during peptide bond formation.

The Amino and Carboxyl Groups of Amino Acids React in a Head-To-Tail