The C-N bond that joins amino acids together to form a peptide is called a(n)_________ or a(n)__________ bond.
A) amide; peptide
B) carbonyl; amine
C) protein; amine
D) peptide; carbonyl
E) amine; peptide

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The C-N bond that joins amino acids together to form a peptide is called an amide bond or a peptide bond. This bond is formed through a dehydration synthesis reaction between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amine group of another.

The C-N Bond That Joins Amino Acids Together to Form