Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Biological Molecules (Section 2 - No. 17)
Why is the formation of a protein from amino acids considered a condensation reaction?
Water is added during the process.
Heat is released during the process.
An amino group is eliminated.
A water molecule is eliminated.
Explanation
In condensation reactions, a water molecule is removed during the formation of a bond. In this case, it's between the carboxylic acid group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.
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