Peptide and polypeptide Flashcards
1
Q
Bonding of amino acids
A
- Join together via condensation reaction
- Peptide bond between the carboxyl and amine group
2
Q
How is a dipeptide molecule formed
A
formed by the condensation of 2 amino acids
3
Q
How is a polypeptide molecule formed
A
condensation of multiple amino acids
4
Q
What is a functional protein
A
contain one or more polypeptides