Question
Explain what is meant by:
- A peptide linkage.
- A glycosidic linkage.
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Answer
- Peptide linkage: A link formed between two amino acids with loss of water.
- CO - NH -
Peptide linkage.
- Glycosidic linkage: A link in two monosaccharides units through oxygen atom. For ex. in a disaccharide.
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