Peptide bonds
Peptide bonds
Formula
R₁CH(NH₂)COOH + H₂N−CHR₂COOH → R₁CH(NH₂)CO−NH−CHR₂COOH + H₂O
Real World
Ribosomes in every human cell form roughly 2,000 peptide bonds per second during translation — this is how insulin, manufactured by Novo Nordisk for diabetics, is naturally assembled.
Exam Focus
When drawing dipeptides, show the water molecule removed and clearly label the −CO−NH− peptide bond to gain the mark.
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