What joins amino acids together in a protein?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Peptide links
- Step 1: Amino acids form chains.
- Step 2: Peptide (amide) links join one amino acid to the next.
Answer
Peptide links.
Why not the others: Ester links: these join alcohols and acids in fats. Ionic bonds: these join metal and non-metal ions. Hydrogen bonds only: peptide links hold the chain.
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