peptide linkage (Meaning)
peptide linkage (n)
the primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide
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the primary linkage of all protein structures; the chemical bond between the carboxyl groups and amino groups that unites a peptide
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Peptide linkages are the covalent bonds that connect amino acid monomers to form a polypeptide chain.
Each peptide linkage involves an amide bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.
The sequence of peptide linkages in a polypeptide determines its primary structure and influences its biochemical properties.
Peptide linkages are stable under physiological conditions, enabling proteins to maintain their structural integrity.
