The _ group of one amino acid may react with the _ group of another releasing a molecule of water to form a dipeptide.
Correct answer: D. Carboxyl, Amino
- A. Functional, Amino
- B. Amino, Amino
- C. Carboxyl, Carboxyl
- D. Carboxyl, Amino
Explanation
The correct answer is Carboxyl, Amino. The peptide bond is formed when the carboxyl group of one amino acid reacts with the amino group of another amino acid. This reaction results in the release of a water molecule, a process known as a condensation reaction. The other options are incorrect because they do not involve the correct groups for forming a peptide bond. Specifically, two amino groups or two carboxyl groups cannot form a peptide bond with each other.
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