Peptide bond is a:

Correct answer: B. C-N bond

  • A. C-O bond
  • B. C-N bond
  • C. C-C bond
  • D. C-O-P bond

Explanation

A peptide bond is a covalent linkage formed between the carbon atom of the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the nitrogen atom of the amino group of another amino acid, resulting in a C-N bond. This bond formation releases a molecule of water, a process known as a dehydration synthesis or condensation reaction. Options C-O, C-C, and C-O-P describe other types of chemical bonds that do not participate in forming peptide bonds.

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