The following reaction is the formation of a peptide from two amino acids. This sort of reaction occurs in the body as part of the synthesis of proteins. This reaction is missing a component. Which of the following is missing? 2 NH₂CH₂COOH → NH₂CH₂CONHCH₂COOH

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The missing component in this reaction is a molecule of water (H2O), which is removed during the formation of the peptide bond between the two amino acids. Therefore, option C (H₂O is missing from the product side of the equation) is the correct answer, as the product side should have one less molecule of water than the reactant side.

The Following Reaction Is the Formation of a Peptide from Two