When two amino acids react to form a dipeptide, a small molecule is released as a byproduct. What is this molecule?
Q1. When two amino acids react to form a dipeptide, a small molecule is released as a byproduct. What is this molecule?
Answer: Water
Explanation: Amino acids link via peptide bonds with the elimination of a water molecule. Ammonia is tempting but is not released during standard peptide formation.