Peptides are intermediate substances in the formation of _.
Correct answer: D. Protein
- A. Lipids
- B. DNA
- C. RNA
- D. Protein
Explanation
A peptide is a short string of numerous amino acids, formed by a condensation reaction, joining together through a covalent bond. [1] Sequential covalent bonds with additional amino acids yield a peptide chain and the building block of proteins.
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