BSC 2010C Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Carboxylic Acid, Amine, Hydrolysis
Document Summary
Peptide bonds are the chemical bonds that link amino acids together in polypeptides and proteins. They are formed through a condensation reaction between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid, resulting in the release of a molecule of water. This bond creates a repeating pattern of atoms along the polypeptide chain, with the nitrogen atom on one amino acid connected to the carbon atom on the next amino acid. Peptide bonds play a critical role in the structure and function of proteins. The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its three-dimensional structure, which in turn determines its function. The peptide bonds in the polypeptide chain create a rigid backbone that provides the framework for the protein"s structure. In addition to their structural role, peptide bonds also play a role in enzymatic catalysis.
