MDCAT Biology MCQ #836

During the formation of a dipeptide, a specific linkage is established between two amino acids. What is the chemical nature of this bond?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #836

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the formation of a dipeptide, a specific linkage is established between two amino acids. What is the chemical nature of this bond?

    • A) C-O-C bond
    • B) C-N link
    • C) P-O-C link
    • D) H-H bond

    Answer: C-N link

    Explanation: A peptide bond links the carbon of a carboxyl group to the nitrogen of an amino group, while phosphodiester bonds link nucleotides.