A peptide bond is a covalent chemical bond formed between two amino acid molecules during protein synthesis. It is a crucial linkage in the primary structure of proteins, enabling the formation of long polypeptide chains that fold into functional three-dimensional structures.

Peptide Bond

peptide bond

covalent chemical bond

amino acid molecules

Protein synthesis is the cellular process through which genetic information is translated into functional proteins, essential for cellular structure and function. It involves two main stages: transcription, where DNA is converted into mRNA, and translation, where mRNA is decoded by ribosomes to assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains.

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