What type of reaction is necessary to produce a dipeptide from individual amino acids?
A) dehydration reaction
B) hydrolysis reaction
C) denaturation
D) Dipeptides are not formed from amino acids.
E) None of the answer choices will form a dipeptide.

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A dehydration reaction is necessary to produce a dipeptide from individual amino acids. During this reaction, a water molecule is removed and a peptide bond is formed between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid.

What Type of Reaction Is Necessary to Produce a Dipeptide