Chem / Phys: Macromolecule Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
The ___ of a polypeptide refers to how amino acids are bound to each other, mainly through peptide bonds.
A
Primary
2
Q
Describe the mechanism of peptide bond formation between two amino acids.
A
The lone pair on the amino terminus of one amino acid nucleophilically attacks the carbonyl carbon on the other amino acid’s carboxy terminus
