Biological Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is a condensation reaction?
A
A chemical reaction in which two molecules combine to form a larger molecule with the elimination of a small molecule (H2O in biological systems).
2
Q
How are polypeptides formed?
A
When many amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds.
3
Q
What is the catalyst for the formation of a polypeptide?
A
The enzyme peptidyl transferase
4
Q
Where does the formation of the polypeptide take place?
A
The ribosomes.
