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peptide linkage

peptide linkage

6.7
The chemical bond that joins two amino acids in a protein chain
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • During protein synthesis, a peptide linkage is formed between two amino acids.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the stability of the peptide linkage under different chemical conditions.

  • Each protein molecule consists of amino acids connected by a peptide linkage.

  • A peptide linkage forms between amino acids.

  • The peptide linkages in proteins are crucial.

  • During protein synthesis, a peptide linkage is formed between two amino acids.

  • Each protein molecule consists of amino acids connected by a peptide linkage.

  • Researchers studied the stability of the peptide linkage under different chemical conditions.

Synonyms

peptide bond
vspeptide linkage
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A chemical link that joins two amino acids to form a protein chain

means the same but describes the bond without naming it as covalent

Surface Forms

peptide linkage singular
peptide linkages plural

Morphology

peptide + linkage

The term is compositionally built from 'peptide' (a chain/compound of amino acids) and 'linkage' (a connection), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the connection that links units within a peptide. However, the precise chemical nature of the bond (carboxyl–amino bond and the peptide bond mechanism) is specialized domain knowledge not predictable from the general meanings, so the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Peptide linkage gives a clear image: peptide is a small part of a protein and linkage means a connection, so it refers to a tiny 'bond' that joins two amino acids. That's why it means the chemical connection that links amino acids in a protein chain.