A ribosome links two amino acids together during translation. Which mechanism is responsible for the formation of the covalent bond between them?
Q1. A ribosome links two amino acids together during translation. Which mechanism is responsible for the formation of the covalent bond between them?
Answer: Dehydration synthesis between COOH and NH2
Explanation: Peptide bonds form between the carboxylic group of one amino acid and the amino group of another, releasing one water molecule.