In hydrolysis of a peptide or protein,the addition of water breaks the hydrogen bonds that hold the amino acids together in the peptide chain.

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In the hydrolysis of a peptide or protein, the addition of water specifically breaks the peptide bonds between amino acids, not the hydrogen bonds. The peptide bond is a covalent bond between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.

In Hydrolysis of a Peptide or Protein,the Addition of Water