Peptide bonds are essential covalent linkages formed between amino acids, crucial for the structural and functional diversity of peptides and proteins in biological systems.
The formation of peptide bonds involves a dehydration synthesis reaction where the amino group of one amino acid bonds with the carboxyl group of another.
The planar configuration of peptide bonds provides stability to peptide chains, influencing the secondary and tertiary structures of proteins which are critical for their functionality.
Peptide bond formation is catalyzed by ribosomes during translation, demonstrating its fundamental role in protein biosynthesis and molecular dynamics in living organisms.
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