MDCAT Biology MCQ #889

A researcher analyzes a protein and finds a bond between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another. What is this linkage called?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #889

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher analyzes a protein and finds a bond between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another. What is this linkage called?

    • A) Glycosidic bond
    • B) Ester linkage
    • C) Peptide bond
    • D) Phosphodiester bond

    Answer: Peptide bond

    Explanation: Peptide bonds link the C of carboxyl to N of amino groups; glycosidic bonds link sugars, which is the most common confusion.