Which one of the following reactions results in the conversion of amino acids to proteins?
Correct answer: A. Condensation
- A. Condensation
- B. Deamination
- C. Hydrolysis
- D. Phosphorylation
Explanation
The correct answer is condensation. This reaction involves the joining of amino acids through the formation of peptide bonds, releasing a molecule of water in the process. This is how proteins are synthesized. The other options are incorrect because they describe different biochemical processes: deamination involves removing an amino group from an amino acid, hydrolysis involves breaking molecules down by adding water (contrary to building up proteins), and phosphorylation involves adding a phosphate group, which does not pertain to protein synthesis from amino acids.
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